An agent's vicious disposition is itself a moral failing that generates rather than extinguishes obligations, since Aristotle treats voluntary character formation as responsibility-conferring.

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Aristotle: Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher who lived over 2,000 years ago and is one of the most influential thinkers in Western history. He studied nearly every subject—from animals and plants to politics and ethics—and developed practical ways of thinking that shaped how people understand the world. His ideas on logic, nature, and how to live a good life are still taught and debated today because he focused on observing the real world rather than just abstract theories.
Moral failing(as used in ethics): A failure to do what's right; a flaw in someone's character or behavior that shows they didn't act ethically.
Obligations(as used in ethics): Duties or responsibilities you have — things you're supposed to do because they're right or required.
Responsibility-conferring(in ethics): Something that makes you responsible or accountable for something; it's what grounds your duty to act a certain way.

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