Classical Virtues

^z 14th April 2024 at 7:41pm

Calling all fans of lists and virtues! David French's NYT op-ed "The Atmosphere of the ‘Manosphere’ Is Toxic" offers three alternative visions of the Good Life:

  • "... being a lifelong learner, with a commitment to practicing the daily habits that lead to character improvement, self-mastery, flourishing and growth."
  • Benjamin Franklin’s list: temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquillity, chastity, and humility
  • Aristotle’s four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, temperance, and courage

(cf Ethical Fitness (2000-12-15), Franklin's Virtues (2008-05-23), Righteous Mind (2020-07-12), Various Virtues (2023-08-24), ... ) - ^z - 2024-04-14