Virtue

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/virtue

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the philosophical tradition?Virtue Ethics
2. What is the key ancient proponents?Plato, Aristotle
3. Who first talked about virtues?Ancient Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle were the first to explain virtues. Plato said there are four main ones: wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice. Aristotle added that virtues lie between two bad habits and grow with practice.
4. How can being virtuous help me feel like a superhero?Virtues give you inner strength, like resilience and empathy, so you can face challenges and help others. They are like superpowers that make you a real hero in everyday life, even without a cape.

Virtue Ethics: An ethical theory that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy.
Phronesis: Practical wisdom; the ability to discern the right course of action in a specific situation.
Eudaimonia: A Greek term often translated as 'flourishing,' 'well-being,' or 'living a good life.'