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https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-virtue/
Virtue Ethics - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Rather, virtues and vices will be foundational for virtue ethical theories and other normative notions will be grounded in them. We begin by discussing two concepts that are central to all forms of virtue ethics, namely, virtue and practical wisdom.
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https://www.philosophos.org/ethics-virtue-ethics
Virtue Ethics: What it is and How it Works - Philosophos
Virtue ethics is an ethical theory that focuses on the development of good character traits, or virtues. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, who believed that cultivating good character traits was the key to living a moral life.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtue_ethics
Virtue ethics - Wikipedia
Virtue ethics concentrates on the character of the individual, rather than the acts (or consequences thereof) of the individual. There is debate among adherents of virtue ethics concerning what specific virtues are praiseworthy.
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apus.edu
https://www.apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/arts-and-hu…
What Are Virtue Ethics? How They Relate to Moral Behavior
Virtue ethics place one’s virtue and character at the center of ethical inquiry. This concept is traceable to Plato and Aristotle, but there have been more modern attempts to frame how we should act morally and be more amenable to sets of rules or general principles.
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utm.edu
https://iep.utm.edu/virtue/
Virtue Ethics - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Virtue ethics is a broad term for theories that emphasize the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy rather than either doing one’s duty or acting in order to bring about good consequences.
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britannica.com
https://www.britannica.com/topic/virtue-ethics
Virtue ethics | Aristotle, Golden Mean & Character | Britannica
Virtue ethics, Approach to ethics that takes the notion of virtue (often conceived as excellence) as fundamental. Virtue ethics is primarily concerned with traits of character that are essential to human flourishing, not with the enumeration of duties.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/introduction/virtue.s…
BBC - Ethics - Introduction to ethics: Virtue ethics
Virtue ethics is person rather than action based: it looks at the virtue or moral character of the person carrying out an action, rather than at ethical duties and rules, or the consequences of...
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https://introductiontoethics.pressbooks.tru.ca/cha…
On Virtue Ethics - Introduction to Ethics: Thinking Through a Moral Life
Virtue ethicists tend to see ethical principles as being inherent in the world and discoverable by means of rational reflection and disciplined living. The different forms of virtue ethics may or may not focus on God as the ultimate source of ethical principles.
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nebraska.edu
https://pressbooks.nebraska.edu/phil2030/chapter/c…
Virtue Theory – Ethics: A New Introduction
This approach centers on the moral agent, rather than individual acts, and emphasizes character, virtue, and purpose. The goal is not to determine whether a specific action is right or wrong, but to develop the kind of person who reliably does what is right.
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https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-virtue-ethics-40…
An Introduction to Virtue Ethics - ThoughtCo
“Virtue ethics” describes a certain philosophical approach to questions about morality. It is a way of thinking about ethics that is characteristic of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers, particularly Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.