Virtue ethics' founding fathers are Plato and, more particularly Aristotle (its roots in Chinese philosophy are even more ancient) and it persisted as the dominant approach in Western moral philosophy until at least the Enlightenment.
plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/ plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/
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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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Introduction: Virtue Ethics ... Again, the term "virtue ethics" can mislead if it is taken to mean an exclusive focus on "the virtues": those enduring character traits such as courage and moderation which foster successful achievement and help make a person a good person.
www.bu.edu/wcp/Papers/TEth/TEthCafa.htm
The term "virtue ethics" is a relatively recent one. It is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of different theories. Initially, virtue ethics was characterized as a movement rivaling consequentialism and deontology because it focused on the central role of concepts like character and virtue in moral philosophy.
www.utm.edu/research/iep/v/virtue.htm www.utm.edu/research/iep/v/virtue.htm
Foundation: Virtue Ethics ... Virtue ethics is criticised for not giving clear answers to ethical dilemmas, but it allows us each to make our own responses to situations life throws at us. You might respond to the beggar by stopping and giving some time, talking and listening to them and maybe even sharing lunch with them.
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I have added some lecture notes from the Fall 2002 lectures on virtue ethics. See below. There may be some overlap between the two parts of this webpage, but materials from the one section may add to your understanding of the other.
www.wku.edu/~jan.garrett/ethics/virtthry.htm www.wku.edu/~jan.garrett/ethics/virtthry.htm
According to "virtue ethics", there are certain ideals, such as excellence or dedication to the common good, toward which we should strive and which allow the full development of our humanity. These ideals are discovered through thoughtful reflection on what we as human beings have the potential to become.
www.scu.edu/SCU/Centers/Ethics/practicing/decision/ethi... www.scu.edu/SCU/Centers/Ethics/practicing/decision/ethicsandvirtue.html
Virtue Ethics in the Ancient World ... Virtue ethics is an approach to ethics that its adherents see as importantly different from, and superior to, two major modern rival approaches, utilitarianism and (Kantian) deontic theories.
www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/courses/Virtues.html www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/courses/Virtues.html
"virtue" (arete) = excellence in fulfillment of a particular function ... Aristotle observes that each "science" ("knowledge," episteme) such as mathematics, ethics, politics, psychology, biology, physics, etc. admits of a given degree of certainty and demonstration.
www.drury.edu/ess/Reason/Aristotle.html
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