What is the origin of the word virtue in English?
English borrowed the word virtue from Latin in the 13th century. The term derived from vir, which means man, and described all excellent qualities of men.
Questions about Virtue
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who are the four classic cardinal virtues listed by Plato?
Plato listed four classic cardinal virtues: prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice. He also added piety and replaced prudence with wisdom in some accounts.
Which ancient Egyptian goddess represents truth and balance?
Maat was the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth, balance, order, law, morality, and justice. Her feather represented truth and she regulated the stars, seasons, and actions of mortals and deities.
How many character strengths did Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman identify?
Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman identified 24 traits classified into six broad areas after three years of study. These categories include courage, justice, humanity, temperance, transcendence, and wisdom.
What twelve specific virtues did Benjamin Franklin use to develop moral perfection?
Benjamin Franklin used twelve specific virtues including temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquity, chastity, and humility. He measured each day how he lived up to these standards in his autobiography.