Arete
concept in Greek philosophy meaning "excellence of any kind" or "moral virtue", ultimately bound up, in its earliest appearance in Greek, with the notion of the fulfillment of purpose or function (the act of living up to one's full potential)
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Arete
Summary
Arete is a philosophical concept[1]. Arete draws 1,640 Wikipedia views per month (philosophical_concept category, ranking #36 of 256).[2]
Key Facts
- Arete's instance of is recorded as philosophical concept[3].
- Arete's instance of is recorded as ethical concept[4].
- Arete's instance of is recorded as ancient Greek word[5].
- Arete's instance of is recorded as personification[6].
- Arete's instance of is recorded as Greek deity[7].
- Arete is part of Greek mythology[8].
- Arete's facet of is recorded as ancient Greek philosophy[9].
- Arete's described by source is recorded as Pauly–Wissowa[10].
- Arete's different from is recorded as Arete[11].
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Geography
Arete is part of Greek mythology[8].
Designation and Status
Recorded instance of include philosophical concept[3], ethical concept[4], ancient Greek word[5], personification[6], and Greek deity[7].
Why It Matters
Arete draws 1,640 Wikipedia views per month (philosophical_concept category, ranking #36 of 256).[2] Arete has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] Arete is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]