Finding the perfect "in-between" for just about anything in life is much easier said then done. Everyday we are faced with decisions, and hopefully, we try to make a choice that is best for both ourself and everyone around us. After researching about Aristotle's mean, also known as the golden mean, I realized more people should practice his way of thinking, not only with difficult decisions but with everyday decisions.
Aristotle believes when faced with a decision in life it is best to find "the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency."What first came to my mind after reading this theory was the scandal at Penn State. It was clear that several administrators at Penn State knew about the problems going on but failed to report them. They chose to save the schools reputation rather than make the right decision. When these administrators were put in the position of deciding whether or not to do the right thing and turn the coach in, they found themselves in a difficult position. Their decision had to very different options, instead of turning in the man who was at wrong and moving on, they continued to stay quiet which eventually led to a much bigger problem at the school. This scandal will continue to be one of the most talked about scandals in history, all because a few people decided to make the wrong decision.
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