2007-09-05 00:48:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To "not continue" or be a "practicer" of wrong (Error in judgment is different that one who continues after knowing better)
To not support wrong (how many turn our heads to what friends do--and we know it--not much integrity there is it?)
It is "right action and thinking; a goodness of Nature.' Not surprisingly, then, such qualities as prudence, courage, self-discipline, fairness, perseverance, humility, and loyalty have been hailed as virtues at one time or another. Virtue has also been defined as "conformity to a standard of right."
To whose standard of excellence, goodness, and right should we conform? . Is mere taste or preference a satisfactory way of determining right and wrong? No. For us to cultivate virtue, we need a reliable standard of good and bad—a standard by which a certain act, attitude, or quality may be judged right or wrong. We have that--we all know what is right and wrong--many just like to make excuses when theirs is lacking.
Can virtue be taught in a classroom? This question is one that has perplexed thinkers for millenniums. The Greek philosopher Plato leaned toward thinking that it can. Aristotle, on the other hand, reasoned that virtue is gained through practice. Time summed up the debate on the issue this way: In short, an ethics of virtue cannot be learned alone. Nor can it be taught from textbooks. Good character comes from living in communities . . . where virtue is encouraged and rewarded. But where would we find truly virtuous individuals? While most cultures offer some examples of virtue, at least in their mythological heroes and stories -in this me-ism world it is hard to find on a big scale. Some may have one or two virtues--some changed theirs with their desires.
In short --work on goodness--A virtuous person has goodness. -needs to be learned with the heart as well as the head., Is it shallow or selfish or greedy than you want no part of it--if fact you want to stay away from anyone or thing that displays this often. If your honest with yourself you will known--if your not you will cover and hope no one else knows. Just the way it is.
2007-09-05 01:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) The acceptance of Moral Absolutes as your guide to right and wrong.
2) Always doing the right thing even if no one is looking.
3) Oppose evil.
4) Be self-sufficient
5) Be caring and generous
2007-09-05 08:02:33 · answer #2 · answered by Jacob W 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Three words encapsulate the duties of a good human:
"Do no harm".
Peace
2007-09-05 07:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Vincent Van Jessup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
treat others as you would want to be treated
strive to better yourself so that you can live a better life
Live life as if it was your last day
Take care and love your family since they are the only ones you get
im at a blank ill come back to give some more....
2007-09-05 08:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by USMCgrlandMommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said it best, which is to love your Heavenly Father with all your heart and to love your fellow man.
2007-09-05 08:05:06 · answer #5 · answered by Huevos Rancheros 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not posting NONE MILITARY related Questions in the wrong section of Y / A!
2007-09-05 13:00:55 · answer #6 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Golden Rule;"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
2007-09-05 07:56:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love your neighbor as you love yourself. That's it, if you do this then everything else falls into place.
2007-09-05 07:56:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
protect your love ones
2007-09-05 08:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by minblack 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do no harm to
another person
the enviroment
children
animals
2007-09-05 07:57:20 · answer #10 · answered by jgilbertdo 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋