Virtue
Virtue
Virtue (/ˈvɜːrtʃuː/; from Latin: virtus, "moral strength, high character, goodness") is a trait or quality deemed to be morally good and thus is valued as a foundation of principle and good moral being.
Etymology
The term virtue is derived from the Latin word virtus, which means "moral strength, high character, goodness". The word virtus itself is derived from vir, meaning "man", signifying the traditional association of virtue with qualities of manliness.
Related Terms
- Ethics: The branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.
- Morality: The differentiation of intentions, decisions, and actions between those that are distinguished as proper and those that are improper.
- Value (ethics): The degree of importance of some thing or action, with the aim of determining what actions are best to do or what way is best to live.
- Goodness and value theory: The study of what is valuable or valued in life.
- Character (moral): An evaluation of an individual's moral qualities.
- Principle: A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Virtue
- Wikipedia's article - Virtue
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