| − | Virtue ethics is a [[Philosophy|philosophical]] approach to morality that emphasizes the development of good character traits (virtues) as the key to ethical behavior. Specifically it focuses on who a person is relative to their character rather than specific rules or consequences of actions. Proponents of virtue ethics often maintain a morally good life is achieved by cultivating virtues like honesty, kindness, courage, and justice through practice and habit formation. Virtue ethics is often associated with the teachings of the Greek philosopher [[Aristotle]]. | + | Virtue ethics is a [[Philosophy|philosophical]] approach to morality that emphasizes the development of good character traits (virtues) as the key to ethical behavior. Specifically it focuses on who a person is relative to their character rather than specific rules or consequences of actions. Proponents of virtue ethics often maintain a morally good life is achieved by cultivating virtues like honesty, [[kindness]], [[courage]], and [[justice]] through practice and habit formation. Virtue ethics is often associated with the teachings of the Greek philosopher [[Aristotle]]. |