virtue
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The True Foundation of the West Our discussion on virtue is now going to take a sharp theological turn. The 4 Cardinal Virtues (Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, & Temperance) were written about repeatedly throughout the great literature in Greek days, but there seemed to be something missing in these writings. According to Aristotle (The Ethics), the ultimate goal of…
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This article is based on Mortimer Adler’s article on “Courage” in The Great Ideas. Definition of Fortitude (Courage) Fortitude is firmness when facing difficulties in carrying out one’s duty. It is directly tied to a courageous act in known danger, towards a noble ideal. If there is one virtue that separates the heroes of the great…
The Great Books 