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What is the outcome of corruption in a society?
What is the outcome of corruption in a society?
What is the key to achieving success in life?
What is the key to achieving success in life?
What is an essential characteristic of responsible citizens in a society?
What is an essential characteristic of responsible citizens in a society?
Why is honesty regarded as one of the best compliments a person can receive?
Why is honesty regarded as one of the best compliments a person can receive?
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What does courage entail?
What does courage entail?
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What is the primary emphasis in virtue ethics?
What is the primary emphasis in virtue ethics?
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What is the ultimate goal of virtue, according to virtue ethicists?
What is the ultimate goal of virtue, according to virtue ethicists?
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What is the primary characteristic of moral virtues?
What is the primary characteristic of moral virtues?
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What is honesty, according to virtue ethicists?
What is honesty, according to virtue ethicists?
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What is the result of possessing moral virtues, such as honesty?
What is the result of possessing moral virtues, such as honesty?
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Study Notes
Virtue Ethics
- Emphasizes developing oneself as a good person, rather than following rules or fulfilling duties.
Moral Virtues
- Refer to behaviors that allow a person to live reasonably in their community, region, or world.
- Are dispositions that allow a person to live in accordance with their values.
Honesty
- A moral quality that entails positive and virtuous characteristics such as being truthful, trustworthy, loyal, fair, and sincere.
- Defined as the behavior and attitude of not telling or accepting lies, not stealing or cheating, and being loyal to one's fellow, responsibility, and country.
- Essential in all aspects of life, including home, work, and community.
Courage
- The attitude of confronting and dealing with what is perceived to be difficult or painful rather than avoiding it.
- A quality of being fearless or brave, and involves trying again and again until succeeding.
- Essential for success, as it allows individuals to overcome obstacles and difficulties.
Compassion
- An empathic understanding of another person's feelings, accompanied by unselfishness or a desire to act on that person's behalf.
- The ability to empathize with others and care about their well-being, making it an essential characteristic of citizens in a society dedicated to the common good.
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This quiz covers the principles of virtue ethics, focusing on developing oneself as a good person, and making decisions based on virtuous character traits.
