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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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.