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Define what it means to be continent? {Ans: They know the right thing to do, and they don't desire to perform an action BUT with struggle, end up doing the right thing even if it's not desired}Why are virtues thought of as "means of excellence"? {Ans: Because there are 2 vices: vice deficiency and vice of excess}How does Aristotle think you gain or develop virtue? {Ans: By performing habitual actions which are actions that are constantly being repeated for an outcome}For Aristotle is it better to be continent or virtuous? Why? {Ans: Virtuous. Because you know the right thing to do and there's no struggle in chosing the excellent action.}What are the three types of friendship? Define each. {Ans: Utility Friendship- you benefit from each other (ex: both in the same major, can help each other study) Pleasure Friendship- there to please each other, you love the pleasure they give you (ex: looks, laughs, etc.) Goodness/Character Friendship- loves you for who you are, you both share the same values}What does it means for this to be the final end of desire? {Ans: Having a good human life that consists of excellent activities carried out