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Definition:
The Greek concept of arete is usually translated as "virtue" or "excellence." On the
one hand, the pursuit of arete was regarded by many Greek philosophers as the most
important thing in ethics and in life. On the other hand, the concept of arete was
not limited to humans. Every object could possess arete insofar as it is used
for its "true purpose."
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