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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2021, Vol. 12(2) 32-42

The Diamond of the Excellent Life: Virtue

Erkan Kıral

pp. 32 - 42

Publish Date: December 31, 2021  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

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.

Keywords: Virtue, excellence, life, value


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
Kiral, E. (2021). The Diamond of the Excellent Life: Virtue. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 12(2), 32-42.

Harvard
Kiral, E. (2021). The Diamond of the Excellent Life: Virtue. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 12(2), pp. 32-42.

Chicago 16th edition
Kiral, Erkan (2021). "The Diamond of the Excellent Life: Virtue". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 12 (2):32-42.