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Virtue theory is an approach to ethics which emphasizes the character of the moral agent, rather than rules or consequences, as the key element of ethical thinking. This contrasts with consequentiali...
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An essay on the moral virtues. ... Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods.
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Essays on moral virtue ... Moral Theories of Aristotle, Mill ampamp Kant; ... Aristotle defines moral virtue as the possession of such qualities as selfcontrol, courage, generosity, highmindedness, gentleness, friendliness, truthfulness ...
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The United States has been an anomaly in this regard, for it has suffered a long dark night in which evangelical fundamentalism has overshadowed the public square, with its insistence that belief in God is essential for moral virtue.
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Desirable characteristics, attributes like honesty, trustworthiness, even congeniality. ... Should these be valued and rewarded, even taking priority over other "attributes"? ... Back to first slide...
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Posted by Minerva on August 07, 1998 at 17:52:07: ... In Reply to: aristotles definnition of moral virtue posted by dave bush on July 06, 1998 at 11:20:46: ... In the Ethics Aristotle argues that the habit(ethos) to be be pursued is happiness (eudaimonia). In seeking happiness all men are striving to actualize the best that man...
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Curiosity as a Moral Virtue; Elias Baumgarten ... Nonetheless, I would claim that curiosity, such as that expressed by Jeff, is a moral virtue. Though curiosity is not a necessary feature of any well-lived life, it is a quality that is generally conducive to it.
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Aristotle Was Right: Virtue is a Matter of Good Habits; It's an idea ... Whether or not it matters, in itself, if people refuse to accept the basic validity of the theory of evolution –and I expect that it does matter—what surely does matter is a failure to develop the moral discipline of pursuing the truth honestly.
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Teaching Moral Virtue: How Can We Overcome Moral Weakness? ... To address akrasia, the paper will advocate an approach to moral education built upon a baptized version of virtue ethics. (4) The Biblical approach to virtuous behavior I will advocate is a concursive act of divine grace and human cooperation.
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