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3 days ago · The main concern of virtue ethics is how virtues are expressed in actions. As such, it is neither directly interested in the consequences of actions nor in universal moral duties. Virtues are positive character traits, like honesty, courage, kindness, and compassion.
1 day ago · The Virtues Life – The Church Fathers. Below are quotations about Love from the writings of the Church Fathers. How we should live our lives is a big topic in the Bible and modern discourse. In the text and in society, there are prohibitions that prevent us from seeking the bad. But what is the good?
2 days ago · Jul 04, 2024. ∙ Paid. Without faith in God, one cannot hope in God. As faith perfects the intellect, so hope perfects the will. The primary focus of hope for the believer is the movement toward eternal happiness and bliss. Faith assents to the truth (intellect) that the promises of God will come to pass. Hope puts faith into practice (will ...
16 hours ago · Calling someone to a virtue is more positive and gets better results. “A gentle word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1) We have every reason to use our spiritual superpowers of self-discipline and other virtues. “Discipline, to be sure, is never pleasant; at times it seems painful.
3 days ago · The Nicomachean Ethics ( / ˌnaɪkɒməˈkiən, ˌnɪ -/; Ancient Greek: Ἠθικὰ Νικομάχεια, Ēthika Nikomacheia) is among Aristotle 's best-known works on ethics: the science of the good for human life, that which is the goal or end at which all our actions aim. [1] : .
5 days ago · This article explores the pros and cons of virtue ethics, delving into its historical background, advantages, criticisms, applications in real-life situations, compatibility with other ethical frameworks, and future directions for research.
1 day ago · St. Thomas Aquinas, still our best resource, teaches that the virtues must be pursued gradually, one at a time. by Mike Ortiz. July 5, 2024, 9:05 PM . Detail of the facade of the Church of ...
