Answer to Question #280943 in Philosophy for Kay

Question

Phronesis is Greek for the virtue of justice. True/False

Answer 1

True. Phronesis refers to “wisdom in determining ends and the means of attaining them, practical understanding, sound judgment,” comes from Latin phronēsis, from Greek phrónēsis, meaning “practical wisdom, prudence in government and public affairs” in Plato, Aristotle, and other heavy hitters.