The concept of virtue is a word that contains many good values. All values such as wisdom, dignity, justice, temperance, truthfulness, honesty, being respectful, and being responsible describe virtue. Virtue means that a person becomes a good person by reaching mental and spiritual maturity. Therefore, virtue consists of two types. These are virtues of thought and character. A good person and a good citizen are from a combination of both. From the past, philosophical beliefs and religions point to the characteristics of virtuous people. The virtuous person who knows the bad and away from it, and chooses the way to be good, s/he is the type of person that societies want. In this study, first of all, the concept of virtue, its types, and excellence in virtue are explained, then how the concept of virtue is handled according to various philosophical beliefs and monotheistic religions is examined in general terms depending on the literature.