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Virtue Ethics
“It asks not only what you should do, but what kind of person your actions are shaping.”
01 / SUMMARY
In short
Virtue ethics places character, stable dispositions, and practical wisdom at the center of moral life. Its versions disagree about which virtues matter and how they relate to human flourishing.
03 / SCENE
In the wild
Telling the truth may require candor and tact; practical wisdom seeks an honest response suited to the situation.
04 / LIMIT
The limit
It is neither a checklist of admirable traits nor permission to act without principles; it must still guide hard choices.
FINAL NOTE
What remains
Judge the act, the habit it strengthens, and the practical judgment it demands.