Question

Who, among the following philosophers, is famous for adopting the “golden mean” ?

(A) Plato (B) Aristotle

(C) St. Thomas Aquinas (D) Machiavelli​

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is B) Aristotle

Answer 2

The correct answer to the given question is philosopher Aristotle (option B).

• The Greek philosopher, Aristotle adopted the "golden mean" concept.
• The golden mean, also known as the golden middle path, is the desired middle ground between two extremes: overabundance and shortfall.
• Bravery, in the Aristotelian conception, is a virtue that, when overused, emerges as recklessness, and when lacking, manifests as cowardice.
• He believed that everything in life should be moderate amounts and nothing is good even in excess or deficient.
• Hence, Aristotle adopted the philosophy of "golden mean".