2025年1月4日 · Moral virtue, in ethics, those qualities or states of character that find expression in morally good actions and morally good purposes or intentions. Moral virtues are persistent patterns of behaviour and thought rather than transient emotions, aspects of intelligence, or physical characteristics.

2019年3月2日 · Moral virtues are when the mind finally gets reigns over the heart to do good, which ultimately leaves the heart wanting to do the good. It's like breaking in a horse for good work. Since Faith, Hope, and Charity are all Theological Virtues.

2003年7月18日 · Virtue ethics is currently one of three major approaches in normative ethics. It may, initially, be identified as the one that emphasizes the virtues, or moral character, in contrast to the approach that emphasizes duties or rules (deontology) or that emphasizes the consequences of actions (consequentialism).

2024年12月9日 · Virtue ethics place one’s virtue and character at the center of ethical inquiry. This concept is traceable to Plato and Aristotle, but there have been more modern attempts to frame how we should act morally and be more amenable to sets of rules or general principles.

2023年9月15日 · His approach to moral philosophy, often called “virtue ethics,” is centered around the idea that living a good life involves finding the right balance. For Aristotle, achieving happiness, or *eudaimonia*, is the ultimate goal of human existence, and it can be attained by practicing virtue.

2021年12月31日 · Aristotle defines virtue as characteristics and tendencies in an individual that causes them to act in a particular manner. We inculcate virtues by patience and by emulating ‘moral exemplars’ until it has been internalized.

Virtue, by definition, is the moral excellence of a person. Morally excellent people have a character made-up of virtues valued as good. They are honest, respectful, courageous, forgiving, and kind, for example.

2022年5月4日 · Foremost among the moral virtues stand four key virtues, the cardinal virtues, the cornerstone of Aristotle’s moral framework: prudence, justice, temperance, and courage. According to Aristotle, possessing these virtues makes a person good, happy, and flourishing.

2025年1月28日 · Plato had four classical virtues including prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. He also added piety and wisdom. He said the virtues did not exist independently of one another and worked together. Aristotle believed that virtue is all about excelling at being human. He also said that virtue lies between deficiency and excess.

2023年10月1日 · Virtues are moral traits or qualities that define a person’s character. Think of them as the inner strengths that guide us in making good choices. These qualities include honesty, courage, kindness, integrity, and compassion.