Question

Esteban has been a fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson since he was a small child. When he goes to college he decides to major in astrophysics to follow in Tyson's footsteps. When asked why he made this choice by a classmate, Esteban responds that Neil deGrasse Tyson is his hero and he wants to give back to his own culture through spreading scientific knowledge, just like Tyson did. Tyson's effect on Esteban and his life could be best described by which of Aristotle's four proofs?

Answer 1

Tyson's effect on Esteban and his life could be best described by ethos.

Explanation:

Ethos is a word that best describes the guiding beliefs or ideals that characterize a community, nation, or ideology. A man's character or personality can be explained by ethos; it also explains the balance between passion and caution.

Aristotle is a Greek philosopher, he coined the word “Ethos”.

Esteban responds that Neil deGrasse Tyson is his hero and he wants to give back to his own culture through spreading scientific knowledge, just like Tyson did. In the above statement, ethos best describes the Tyson's effect on Esteban and his life.