Aristotle believes that virtuous action
A)seeks pleasure as a reward rather than success.
B)requires abstention from the pleasures of food, drink, and sex.
C)passes the "Goldilocks test": it is not too much, nor too little, but just right.
D)is action done in accordance with duty.

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Aristotle's concept of virtuous action is based on the principle of the "Golden Mean", which means finding the right balance between excess and deficiency in any action. Therefore, virtuous action is not too much, nor too little, but just right, as it seeks the middle ground between excess and deficiency.

Aristotle Believes That Virtuous Action