Virtue

  Reference/Meaning Formula
#1 A quality of a person, which is socially deemed worthy or beneficial, and which only develops through application and self-discipline.  
#2 A form of moral or ethical excellence equivalent to an internalized ethical maxim. PH"6-L5
#3 The ethical disposition that supports adherence to maxims. PH"6-L5
#4 Survival need of society met by people identifying with the ethical teaching.  
#5 See: cardinal virtue. PH'6

 

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Last updated: 15-Jan-2014