This means that he engaged in actions that could possibly lead to excess or deficiency instead of common ground (wicked ). I would argue that Aristotle's definition of moral virtue would indicate that Mr. Rice did not demonstrate moral virtue, because moral virtue is having an appropriate attitude toward pain and pleasure. Mr. Rice didn't necessarily know how to cope with the estrangement and later death of his former love. And tried to achieve his own happiness by calling on a medium. But that didn't necessarily mean that connecting with Michelle would lead to her happiness but other means instead of the ultimate