Philosophy A-Level
Practical wisdom and deliberation
What Practical wisdom and deliberation means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The intellectual virtue that identifies the appropriate action in a particular situation, grasping the relevant features and weighing them.
Topics that use Practical wisdom and deliberation
- Normative ethical theories (AQA A-Level)
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- Doctrine of the mean
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