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Virtue Theory

The document discusses virtue and how to become a virtuous person. It explains that virtue involves being kind, just, and honest, and knowing how to act in different situations according to Aristotle. It says we should establish moral principles within ourselves through practice and understanding morality, rather than just following rules forcefully. Becoming truly virtuous takes effort to develop a composed character and sound mind.

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Virtue Theory

The document discusses virtue and how to become a virtuous person. It explains that virtue involves being kind, just, and honest, and knowing how to act in different situations according to Aristotle. It says we should establish moral principles within ourselves through practice and understanding morality, rather than just following rules forcefully. Becoming truly virtuous takes effort to develop a composed character and sound mind.

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A virtuous person is someone who is kind, just, and honest, and who understands what is the right thing

to do in various situations. According to Aristotle, virtue is a character whose morality is not deficient
nor extreme but just right between them. He also argued that in order to be virtuous, we do not need to
obey a set of moral laws, rather, we merely need to aspire to be good. In that way, it may be easier for
us to follow the moral rules. Goodness begins within ourselves and not only should we do the right
thing, but we must also learn to like it, because if you appreciate what you do, you will keep on doing it.

Good moral conduct can be practiced in different ways. Although we are morally good by our instinct,
we also acquire some of our moral attributes from religion, our parents, and also from the ethics lesson
we learn in school. At times, we abide by the moral rules because we are forced to do so or we do not
like to feel ashamed or judged by our misconduct. Consequently, we fall back on committing wrongful
acts because we do not relish the importance of morality. Aspiring to be a virtuous person is possible,
but it will be difficult for us to achieve since, as humans, our decisions and actions are mostly influenced
by our emotions. It takes a lot of practice and patience for us to be a man of virtue, which starts from
having a sound mind, a calm temperament, and a well composed self.

I think that rather than just forcing ourselves to follow moral standards, we should deliberately establish
moral principles in ourselves. We must cultivate a character that understands morality and its
significance. We should not only choose to act morally but also acknowledge it. We should not only act
morally but also be a moral person.

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