Virtue Ethics

Virtue Ethics

Two men hugging, showing gratitude.
Expressing gratitude encourages others to continue being generous, promoting a cycle of goodness.
When justice isn’t tempered by something such as mercy, forgiveness, or nonviolence, efforts to make society more equitable often backfire.
John Templeton Foundation
A metallic, blindfolded bust of a person is shown against a black background, symbolizing justice, impartiality, and the resolve to turn the other cheek in the face of adversity.
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When should we seek justice, and when should we forgive? A bishop explains.
John Templeton Foundation
Aristotle's ancient virtues play a vital role in today's war.
moral dilemmas
Moral dilemmas reveal the limitations of ethical principles. Oddly, the most principled belief system might not have any principles at all.
modern stoicism
Modern applications of Stoicism show up in unexpected places, from the latest techniques in psychotherapy to texts on Christian theology.
A rolled up newspaper with Joe Biden on the front page.
George Washington, for example, was quite happy to engage in deception, if that deception would help protect the United States.
how to measure happiness
A lot of research assumes happiness is measured by comfort and material conditions. For Aristotle, it is about being the best we can be.
nice list
Do your kids a favor and give them the gift of philosophy this Christmas.