As is often noted, piety is not among the list of moral and intellectual virtues mentioned by Aristotle in the Ethics. I argue that this is neither an oversight on Aristotle’s part nor a subtle way ...

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Few have left such a great impact on history as Aristotle. As a philosopher, he has heavily impacted how humans think and navigate the world. In most cultures, he is called “The Philosopher” or “The ...

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Why it’s time to make virtue a priority. We make New Year’s resolutions about money, fitness, diets, and technology. But what about personal character? And when choosing virtues to emulate, where ...

When we try to act morally, we often feel lost, as if goodness is an abstract concept outside of ourselves, something we must chase. It seems like a distant ideal—an external entity we need to conform ...

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