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    Challenges→Deliberation assigns weights to prized qualities in the context of choice rather than taking those weights as given.

    Aristotle's phronesis requires that the virtuous agent perceive saliences correctly precisely because stable character disposes one to weight goods reliably without fresh deliberation.

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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.
    Disposes one to(how character influences behavior)
    Sets someone up for or naturally inclines them toward a certain way of thinking or acting.
    Perceive saliences correctly(what the virtuous person does well)
    To notice and understand what actually matters most in a given situation—to see which details are important and which aren't.
    Stable character(Virtue requires this kind of reliable, settled disposition)
    A consistent, deeply ingrained way of thinking and acting that doesn't change with your mood or circumstances.

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    Weight goods reliably(what good character enables)
    To evaluate different possible outcomes or values fairly and consistently, judging what's truly best without making mistakes.
    Without fresh deliberation(how experienced, virtuous people make decisions quickly)
    Without having to stop and think through the decision from scratch each time—the person just knows what to do based on their experience.
    phronesis(Aristotelian notion as employed by Arendt)
    Practical wisdom exercised by a few experienced individuals (the phronimoi) who have demonstrated judiciousness in practical matters over time; validity rests on their experience and past record of judicious actions.
    virtuous agent(Describes the perfectly moral person being discussed)
    A person who consistently acts morally and has developed good character traits like honesty, kindness, and courage.

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