"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle

Virtue Ethics: Living a Good Life Through Character

Introduction: Virtue ethics encourages us to ask, "What kind of person should I be?" rather than just, "What should I do?" It emphasizes the development of good character traits or virtues, and the avoidance of vices.


1. Understand the Golden Mean:


2. Cultivate the Cardinal Virtues:


3. Practice Moral Reflection:


4. Surround Yourself with Moral Exemplars: