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title: "Aristotle: Greek Philosopher and Ethics Pioneer"
description: "Aristotle was a Greek philosopher known for virtue ethics, which is key to UPSC GS-IV ethical theory. Discover his influence on civil services."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher whose virtue ethics, grounded in eudaimonia and the doctrine of the mean, anchors UPSC GS-IV ethical theory.
- What is eudaimonia and why is it central to Aristotle's ethics?
- Explain the doctrine of the mean with an example.?
- How does Aristotle distinguish moral from intellectual virtues?
- Why is virtue ethics relevant to civil services?

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