Philosophy 103
Study questions:  Aristotle, Nichomachean Ethics, Book VII



1.  What does Aristotle mean by "incontinence"?  Illustrate with an example.

2.  Aristotle considers Socrates argument against the existence of incontinence.  What is
        Aristotle's response?  Why is incontinence puzzling?

3.  What is the distinction, for Aristotle, between incontinence and intemperance? Which does he
       think is worse, and why so?

4.  What is the distinction, for Aristotle, between continence and temperance?  Which does
       he think is superior, and why so?