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Virtue Ethics: Key Virtues
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Integrity
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. It is integral to building trust and maintaining consistent ethical standards.
Courage
The ability to confront fear, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. It enables individuals to face challenges boldly and to avoid rashness, acting in a measured way.
Magnanimity
The virtue of being great-hearted and noble in mind and heart, especially in forgiving. It encompasses generosity and an unwillingness to be petty.
Honesty
The quality of being truthful and sincere. Honesty fosters transparency and trust, which are fundamental for meaningful relationships and ethical conduct.
Justice
Fairness in protection of rights and punishment of wrongs. It ensures that individuals receive what they deserve and it contributes to a stable society.
Humility
A modest view of one's own importance; it allows one to acknowledge limitations and fosters growth and learning.
Prudence
The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. It involves wise decision making, foresight, and prioritizing the good.
Temperance
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint. Temperance is crucial for self-control and provides a balance in the use of resources.
Fortitude
The strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. Essential for perseverance and resilience.
Patience
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Promotes endurance and level-headedness in difficulties.
Wisdom
The virtue of discerning what is true and right. Wisdom combines knowledge and experience to make well-informed decisions, guiding moral behavior.
Benevolence
The disposition to do good and act with kindness. It fosters positive relationships and promotes goodwill among individuals in a society.
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