Virtue Ethics

Philosophy

Any of various theories of ethics in which morality is assessed primarily by reference to the virtues and character of the individual.

Often contrasted with ethical systems based on duties, rules, or consequences.

Origin
1940s; earliest use found in Church Quarterly Review.

Oxford Dictionary

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Learn about Virtue Ethics,
a philosophical approach that emphasizes
character and virtue in moral philosophy,
rooted in the teachings of Aristotle.

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Philosophy

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Part 3

Aristotle

Part 4

Plato

Part 5

Socrates

Part 6

Immanuel Kant

Part 7

Michael Sandel

1 Virtue Ethics | An Overview

27 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
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2 Virtue Ethics | Ancient Greek

27 aug. 2015

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3 Virtue Ethics | Return of Virtue in Later 20th Century American Philosophy | Alasdair MacIntyre

27 aug. 2015

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Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
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4 Virtue Ethics | Return of Virtue in Later 20th Century American Philosophy | Alasdair MacIntyre

27 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
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5 Virtue Ethics | Rebirth of Virtue Ethics: Elizabeth Anscombe and Philippa Foot

27 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
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6 Virtue Ethics | The Demise of Virtue in Modern Western Phillosophy

 

27 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
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7 Virtue Ethics | Moral Virtues | Acedia

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
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8 Virtue Ethics | Moral Virtues | Compassion

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

9 Virtue Ethics | Moral Virtues | Money

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu. 
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students. 
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma 
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com). 
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

10 Virtue Ethics | Moral Virtues | Loyalty

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

11 Virtue Ethics | Intellectual Virtues | Love of Knowledge

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu. 
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students. 
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma 
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com). 
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

12 Virtue Ethics

26 jul. 2017

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

13 Virtue Ethics | Is it Desirable to Be Virtuous? | Virtue and Flourishing

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

14 Virtue Ethics | Stoic

27 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

15 Virtue Ethics | Application | Practical Wisdom

29 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

16 Virtue Ethics | Virtue and Education | Exemplars and Emulation

29 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

17 Virtue Ethics | Virtue and Education | Learning Virtue from Friends

30 dec. 2015

 
“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu. Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma,
 
All Rights Reserved.

18 Virtue Ethics | Virtue in Psychology | Are Ordinary People Virtuous?

30 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students. 
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma 
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com). 
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

19 Virtue Ethics | Application | Contemporary Problems

30 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone.
Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

20 Virtue Ethics | Virtue in Psychology | Can We Measure Virtue?

30 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students. 
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

21 Virtue Ethics | Executive Virtues | Courage

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

22 Virtue Ethics | What is Virtue? | Components of a Virtue

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

23 Virtue Ethics | Intellectual Virtues | Intellectual Caution

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

24 Virtue Ethics | Civic Virtues | Civility

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students. 
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma 
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com). 
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

25 Virtue Ethics | Civic Virtues | Virtues of a Good Citizen

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu. 
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students. 
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma 
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com). 
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

26 Virtue Ethics | Civic Virtues | Exemplars and Virtues Without a Name

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

27 Virtue Ethics | Executive Virtues | Self-control

28 aug. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

28 Virtue Ethics | Are We Suspicious of Admirable Persons?

30 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone.  Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma 
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com). 
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

29 The Future of Virtue EthicVirtue Ethics | Conclusion: The Future of Virtue Ethics

30 dec. 2015

“Virtue Ethics“ is a free online course on Janux that is open to anyone. Learn more at http://janux.ou.edu.
 
Created by the University of Oklahoma, Janux is an interactive learning community that gives learners direct connections to courses, education resources, faculty, and each other. Janux courses are freely available or may be taken for college credit by enrolled OU students.
 
Dr. Linda Zagzebski is a George Lynn Cross Research Professor and the Kingfisher College Chair of the Philosophy of Religion and Ethics at the University of Oklahoma
 
Video produced by NextThought (http://nextthought.com).
 
Copyright © 2000-2015 The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, All Rights Reserved.

30 Licked Sushi Prank

30 mei 2011

Shoppers at the mall are asked to sample some sushi rolls from a sushi stand. The shoppers happily try some of the delicious raw fish – yum, tuna and salmon maki! – but then they start watching how the chef prepares the food. It turns out the chef creates these delicious California rolls by running his tongue up and down the seaweed. Yes, that’s right – he licks them. The prank victims are horrified and disgusted that they just ate food which had been licked first.

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