| The good things about virtue ethics: |
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Focuses on developing the habit of acting according
to morals and principles instead of figuring out moral
rules. |
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Recognizes the importance of relationships in moral
actions. The virtue of being a son or daughter enables
you to act differently toward your parents than a stranger. |
The drawbacks of virtue ethics: |
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Does not address how to act when our interests conflict
with those of others. |
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It is often harder to define what virtues are than
what actions are right. |
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Does not help us decide what a virtuous person would
do in specific situations. |
