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Is the Greek word for virtue grounded in manliness?

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fbjordal
 
Reply Thu 12 Jan, 2017 06:18 am
The Latin "virtus" for virtue has a relatedness to "vir" which mean man. Does the Greek word "arete" for virtue for have an origin or common origin with the word "aner" for man?
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timur
 
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Reply Thu 12 Jan, 2017 06:39 am
@fbjordal,
At least their are related in meaning..
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timur
 
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Reply Thu 12 Jan, 2017 07:09 am
Typo: should be they instead of their..
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George
 
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Reply Thu 12 Jan, 2017 09:45 am
It is derived from aristos, the word for "best".
Thus arete is often translated "excellence".
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