On The Virtues

Author : William J. Bennett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1917 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781439126257

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The Book of Virtues by William J. Bennett Pdf

Responsibility. Courage. Compassion. Honesty. Friendship. Persistence. Faith. Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. In order for our children to develop such traits, we have to offer them examples of good and bad, right and wrong. And the best places to find them are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history. William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues, an instructive and inspiring anthology that will help children understand and develop character -- and help adults teach them. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich mine of moral literacy, a reliable moral reference point that will help anchor our children and ourselves in our culture, our history, and our traditions -- the sources of the ideals by which we wish to live our lives. Complete with instructive introductions and notes, The Book of Virtues is a book the whole family can read and enjoy -- and learn from -- together.

Author : St. Thomas Aquinas
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780268158033

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Treatise on the Virtues by St. Thomas Aquinas Pdf

In his Treatise on the Virtues, Aquinas discusses the character and function of habit; the essence, subject, cause, and meaning of virtue; and the separate intellectual, moral, cardinal, and theological virtues. His work constitutes one of the most thorough and incisive accounts of virtue in the history of Christian philosophy. John Oesterle's accurate and elegant translation makes this enduring work readily accessible to the modern reader.

Author : Barbara Stegemann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-01
Category : Leadership in women
ISBN : 0978251903

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The 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen by Barbara Stegemann Pdf

Author : Mitchell Kalpakgian
Publisher : Crossroad
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0824526554

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The Virtues We Need Again by Mitchell Kalpakgian Pdf

Perceptive and charming, this consideration provides insightful new meanings gleaned from classic works of literature. From immortal characters such as Don Quixote and Huckleberry Finn to revered writers who include Robert Frost and William Shakespeare, ethical qualities are lauded for their contemporary relevance and importance in today's world. With eloquent prose, the virtuous aspects of popular, fictitious characters are discovered--creating an excitement for wholesome traits and a joy of literature. Readers of faith will especially delight in the spiritual affirmations resonating within beloved masterworks from history's great minds.

Author : André Comte-Sponville
Publisher : Metropolitan Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781429922814

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A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues by André Comte-Sponville Pdf

An utterly original exploration of the timeless human virtues and how they apply to the way we live now, from a bold and dynamic French writer. In this graceful, incisive book, writer-philosopher André Comte-Sponville reexamines the classic human virtues to help us under-stand "what we should do, who we should be, and how we should live." In the process, he gives us an entirely new perspective on the value, the relevance, and even the charm of the Western ethical tradition. Drawing on thinkers from Aristotle to Simone Weil, by way of Aquinas, Kant, Rilke, Nietzsche, Spinoza, and Rawls, among others, Comte-Sponville elaborates on the qualities that constitute the essence and excellence of humankind. Starting with politeness -- almost a virtue -- and ing with love -- which transcs all morality -- A Small Treatise on the Great Virtues takes us on a tour of the eighteen essential virtues: fidelity, prudence, temperance, courage, justice, generosity, compassion, mercy, gratitude, humility, simplicity, tolerance, purity, gentleness, good faith, and even, surprisingly, humor.Sophisticated and lucid, full of wit and vivacity, this modestly titled yet immensely important work provides an indispensable guide to finding what is right and good in everyday life.

Author : Jimmy Carter
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307764669

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The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter Pdf

Former president Jimmy Carter reflects on aging, blending memoir, anecdote, political savvy, and practical advice to truly illuminate the rich promises of growing older. “As we've grown older, the results have been surprisingly good,” writes former president Jimmy Carter in this wise, deeply personal meditation on the new experiences that come to us with age. President Carter had never enjoyed more prestige or influence on the world stage, nor had he ever felt more profound happiness with himself, with his accomplishments, and with his beloved wife, Rosalynn, than in his golden years. In The Virtues of Aging, Jimmy Carter shares the knowledge and the pleasures that age have brought him. The approach to old age was not an easy one for President Carter. At fifty-six, having lost a presidential election, he found himself involuntarily retired from a job he loved and facing a large debt on his farm and warehouse business. President Carter writes movingly here of how he and Rosalynn overcame their despair and disappointment as together they met the challenges ahead. President Carter delves into issues he and millions of others confront in planning for retirement, undertaking new diet and exercise regimens, coping with age prejudice, and sorting out key political questions. On a more intimate level, Carter paints a glowing portrait of his happy marriage to Rosalynn, a relationship that deepened when they became grandparents. Here too are fascinating sketches of world leaders, Nobel laureates, and great thinkers President Carter has been privileged to know—and the valuable lessons on aging he learned from them. The Virtues of Aging celebrates both the blessings that come to us as we grow older and the blessings older people can bestow upon others. An important and moving book, written with gentleness, humor, and love, The Virtues of Aging is a treasure for readers of all ages.

Author : Steven Heighton
Publisher : Athabasca University Press
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781771993265

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The Virtues of Disillusionment by Steven Heighton Pdf

Most people go through life chasing illusions of success, fame, wealth, happiness, and few things are more painful than the reality-revealing loss of an illusion. But if illusions are negative, why is the opposite, being disillusioned, also negative? In this essay based on his inaugural writer-in-residence lecture at Athabasca University, internationally acclaimed writer Steven Heighton mathematically evaluates the paradox of disillusionment and the negative aspects of hope. Drawing on writers such as Herman Melville, Leonard Cohen, Kate Chopin, and Thich Nhat Hanh, Heighton considers the influence of illusions on creativity, art, and society. This meditation on language and philosophy reveals the virtues of being disillusioned and, perhaps, the path to freedom.

Author : Martin Jay
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-05-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780813929767

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The Virtues of Mendacity by Martin Jay Pdf

When Michael Dukakis accused George H. W. Bush of being the "Joe Isuzu of American Politics" during the 1988 presidential campaign, he asserted in a particularly American tenor the near-ancient idea that lying and politics (and perhaps advertising, too) are inseparable, or at least intertwined. Our response to this phenomenon, writes the renowned intellectual historian Martin Jay, tends to vacillate—often impotently—between moral outrage and amoral realism. In The Virtues of Mendacity, Jay resolves to avoid this conventional framing of the debate over lying and politics by examining what has been said in support of, and opposition to, political lying from Plato and St. Augustine to Hannah Arendt and Leo Strauss. Jay proceeds to show that each philosopher’s argument corresponds to a particular conception of the political realm, which decisively shapes his or her attitude toward political mendacity. He then applies this insight to a variety of contexts and questions about lying and politics. Surprisingly, he concludes by asking if lying in politics is really all that bad. The political hypocrisy that Americans in particular periodically decry may be, in Jay’s view, the best alternative to the violence justified by those who claim to know the truth.

Author : D. S. Hutchinson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317375401

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The Virtues of Aristotle by D. S. Hutchinson Pdf

Originally published in 1986. Both moral philosophers and philosophical psychologists need to answer the question ‘what is a virtue?’ and the best answer so far give is that of Aristotle. This book is a rigorous exposition of that answer. The elements of Aristotle’s doctrine of virtue are scattered throughout his writings; this book reconstructs his complex and comprehensive doctrine in one place. It also covers Aristotle’s views about choice, character, emotions and the role of pleasure and pain in virtue. The celebrated function (ergon) is considered carefully as well as the doctrine of virtue being related to Aristotle’s metaphysics and categories.

Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 159276794X

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The Virtues by Pope Benedict XVI Pdf

In these selections from homilies and addresses, Pope Benedict XVI draws on the lives of the saints, the "Catechism," and common experiences to bring readers into a deeper understanding of Christian virtues and how to cultivate them.

Author : Nick Benas,Matthew Bloom,Richard Bryan
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781578268085

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The Warrior's Book of Virtues by Nick Benas,Matthew Bloom,Richard Bryan Pdf

CHOOSE VIRTUE ALWAYS Time-tested principles for succeeding in life through the understanding and development of character, virtues represent the moral excellence of a person. From discipline to prudence, fortitude to faith, the warrior virtues presented in these pages are guaranteed to transform your life to one of meaning and purpose. The Warrior’s Book of Virtues uses the battle-tested principles of the United States Marine Corps to help everyone live their best life in easy and practical ways. Don’t settle for less, and don’t make excuses for yourself. Become inspired to achieve your full potential and complete every objective you set. Adapt and overcome.

Author : Craig A. Boyd,Kevin Timpe
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192584076

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The Virtues: A Very Short Introduction by Craig A. Boyd,Kevin Timpe Pdf

From the philosophy of Aristotle and Confucius, to Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, to the paintings of Raphael, Botticelli and many more, fascination with the virtues has endured and evolved to fit a wide range of cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts through the centuries. This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the various virtues: the moral virtues, the intellectual virtues, and the theological virtues, as well as the capital vices. It explores the role of the virtues in moral life, their cultivation, and how they offer ways of thinking and acting that are alternatives to mere rule-following. It also considers the relationship of the virtues to our own emotions, desires, and rational capacities. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Jean Capreolus
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2001-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813210308

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On the Virtues by Jean Capreolus Pdf

The selection from Capreolus's work represented in this translation shows him defending Aquinas's conclusions on faith, hope, charity, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the virtues against such adversaries.

Author : Mike W. Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015037759829

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Love's Virtues by Mike W. Martin Pdf

This book brings together a sensitive understanding of love and an unusually careful, even painstaking, analysis of the enormous but often neglected role of morality and the virtues in love. Martin's discussions of such virtues as caring, courage, fidelity, and honesty are superb, the examples well-chosen, the argument personal but nevertheless rigorous, the prose accessible and enjoyable to read.

Author : Clay Roueche
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1523393211

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The Book of Indomitable Virtues by Clay Roueche Pdf

The Book of Indomitable Virtues is a positive collection of the author's thoughts written at different times during a process of discovery and development. These thoughts are compounded into the form of 38 virtues. Along with eight additional philosophical opinions on different subjects. Within each setting, there are symbolic drawings that the author has personally designed or drawn to go with the matching themes. This book was developed to help people from all walks of life overcome any obstacles or challenges that they may face in life. It is the author's hope that you, the reader, find this work enlightening and enjoyable.