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8 - Moral Education in the Virtues

from Part I - Traditions in Ethics and Education

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 March 2024

By
Michael S. Pritchard  and
Elaine E. Englehardt
Edited by
Sheron Fraser-Burgess ,
Jessica Heybach  and
Dini Metro-Roland
Sheron Fraser-Burgess
Affiliation:
Ball State University, Indiana
Jessica Heybach
Affiliation:
Florida International University
Dini Metro-Roland
Affiliation:
Western Michigan University
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Summary

This chapter explores some central features of morality in terms of what are commonly regarded as virtues. A virtue is a disposition that is an important feature of one’s character. As such, a virtue endures over an extended period of time, not just for a brief moment. Still, a virtue such as honesty implies its regular exercise. However, one can occasionally behave dishonestly without this undermining its standing as one’s virtue. The notion that some emphasis on basic moral virtues should be included in K-12 and college education has long received strong public support. However, there has also been widespread disagreement about just how this should be done and with what ends in mind. Presumably, some general uncertainty, if not disagreement, about the nature and foundation of morality accounts for much of this. This uncertainty is discussed in terms of reasonableness.

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virtuerefinementphilosophymoral sentimentsmoral educationhabitschildhood educationcharacterAdam SmithJohn Dewey
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The Cambridge Handbook of Ethics and Education , pp. 145 - 165
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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