Talking about Virtue Ethics: Beyond Core Values
In the first of a series of different moral perspectives that we use in the College of Leadership and Ethics, we will discuss Virtue Ethics. While it originates with the philosophy of Aristotle, in the 20th century Virtue Ethics was deepened and broadened to address issues with other moral perspectives like rules/principles and utilitarianism. How do we acquire and develop virtues? What are virtues and how are they different than other values? Do virtues vary according to context, culture, identity? What happens when different ideas of virtues conflict? How do we address moral conflict?
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Lectures of Opportunity offers U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn more about national and international socio-political subjects that may be of relevance to the NWC community.
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