"The doctrine of the mean" refers to Aristotle's view that
A) too many actions are mean spirited.
B) virtue is an intermediate position between two extremes.
C) we often compromise our principles by trying to satisfy everyone.
D) having moral virtue requires that the average of our good actions outweigh the average of our wrong actions.

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The doctrine of the mean is Aristotle's belief that moral virtue is the intermediate position between two extremes of excess and deficiency. This means that the virtuous or ethical response to a situation lies in finding the "middle ground" between two extreme or extreme positions.

"The Doctrine of the Mean" Refers to Aristotle's View That