TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: What is the Virtue and Balance Between Excess and Deficiency?

TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: What is the Virtue and Balance Between Excess and Deficiency?
Sırrı Er
Publish: 01.06.2026
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The Golden Mean is the desirable balance between excess and deficiency.

I know that what I say often finds little response. Because people usually hear what they want to hear, not the truth.

Yet, as Fuzûlî famously said:

“If I speak, it has no effect; if I remain silent, my heart is not at peace.”

Perhaps that is the whole point: continuing to speak, even when it may have no effect.

I would like to talk about Aristotle’s concept of the “Golden Mean” and his work “Nicomachean Ethics.”

According to Aristotle, what makes a person virtuous is the ability to avoid extremes and find the right measure. This is what he calls the Golden Mean. Virtue, in his view, lies neither in deficiency nor in excess, but in the balance between the two.

For example, courage is the balance between cowardice and recklessness. Generosity is the measure between stinginess and extravagance. What matters is not eliminating emotions, but managing them with reason and moderation.

Aristotle explains these ideas most comprehensively in his work “Nicomachean Ethics.” It is considered one of the most important philosophical books ever written on how human beings can live good, happy, and virtuous lives.

The term “ethics” here refers to moral philosophy. “Nicomachean” comes from the name of Aristotle’s son, Nicomachus. The work is believed to have been dedicated to him or compiled by him.

The name “Nicomachus” is also of Ancient Greek origin. It is derived from the words “Nike” (victory) and “machos” (warrior). Therefore, the name roughly means “victorious warrior” or “conquering warrior.”

In conclusion:

Aristotle teaches that what matures a person is the ability to preserve balance and moderation in every aspect of life.

Greetings to all who safeguard measure and balance.

#Balance

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