Virtue ethics is a moral theory first developed by Aristotle. It suggests that humans are capable of training their characters to acquire and exhibit particular virtues. Because the individual has trained to develop these virtues, in every situation he is able to know the right thing to do. If everyone in society is able to do the same and develop these virtues, then a perfect community has been achieved. In this essay I will argue that Aristotelian virtue ethics is an unsuccessful moral theory. First, I will analyze Aristotelian virtue ethics. I will then consider various objections to Aristotle's theory and evaluate his position by examining possible responses to these criticisms. I will then conclude by showing why Aristotelian virtue ethics is an impractical moral theory and therefore fails in reality. Aristotle develops his ethics of virtues by first considering ends and goods. He states that “every action and decision seems to seek good” (Shafer-Landau 2013, 615). Aristotle states that we pursue certain things because of the benefits it brings and other consequences it can bring. Aristotle suggests that this is the same for goodness. We must pursue what is good for the good itself and for all the other benefits it can bring. Furthermore, Aristotle suggests that through the pursuit of the good, we are able to determine the best way to live (Shafer-Landau 2013, 615). From the examination of ends and goods, Aristotle formulates eudaimonia. It asks “what is the highest of all the goods obtainable in the action?” (Shafer-Landau 2013, 616). Aristotle argues that most people agree that the highest good is to achieve happiness, however, they disagree on what happiness actually is, for example, some argue that… in the center of the card… individuals interpret human beings to experience in different ways and therefore interpret virtues in different ways. This means that virtue ethics cannot be an objective, universal theory. This, consequently, makes Aristotelian virtue ethics an impractical and unsuccessful moral theory in reality. This is because there can be no agreed consensus on what is the true mean, virtue, between the vices of deficiency and excess. Word Count: 1988 Works Cited Hursthouse, Rosalind. "Virtue Ethics", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2013 edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = .Lemos, J. (2007) 'Foot and Aristotle on Virtues and Flourishing' Philosophia, Volume 35, Issue 1, 43-62.Shafer-Landau, R. (2013) Ethical Theory: An Anthology (Second Edition). West Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.