The conflict-resolution theory of virtue

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There has been a long-standing debate in the history of moral thought over the nature of virtue—the enduring traits that are indicative of a good moral character. One tradition—represented by Aristotle, Cicero,Machiavelli, Nietzsche, and Hume—has celebrated the so-called “pagan”virtues of beauty, strength, courage, magnanimity, and leadership. Another tradition—represented particularly by theologians—has celebrated exactly the opposite set of traits: the so-called “Christian” virtues of humil...

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Authors: Curry, O

• Publication status: Published
• Peer review status: Reviewed (other)
• Publisher: MIT Press Publisher's website
• Host title: Moral psychology, volume 1: the evolution of morality: adaptations and innateness
• Volume: 1
• Pages: 251-262
• Publication date: 2007-01-01
• ISBN: 0262195615
• Language: English
• Subjects: Psychology; Anthropology