Habits
What is a habit?
A habit is a repeated action that becomes part of a person’s routine.
What is a virtue?
A virtue is a good habit that helps a person act morally and ethically.
It is the talents or abilities a person is born with, like creativity or intelligence.
Natural virtues
What are the cardinal values?
Prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
A bad habit that leads to negative behavior.
Vice
How do habits influence moral character?
Good habits develop virtues, while bad habits lead to vices.
Why are virtues important?
They guide individuals to make good choices naturally.
It is the virtues given by a higher power, such as faith and hope.
Supernatural virtues
A cardinal value where you are treating people fairly and giving them what they deserve.
Justice
Give an example of a vice.
Provide valid example.
(ex. Greed, which leads to selfishness and dishonesty.)
Give an example of a good habit.
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How does practicing virtues become second nature?
Through consistent good actions and moral discipline.
Virtues developed through effort and practice, like prudence and justice.
Acquired virtues
Cardinal value where there is self-control and moderation in desires.
Temperance
How do vices develop?
Through repeated negative actions or choices.
It is what is considered as a bad habit
Vices
What is an example of a virtue that involves thinking?
Provide a valid example
(ex. Honesty, which requires careful consideration of truthfulness.)
What are physical virtues?
Traits related to health, strength, or physical well-being.
Cardinal value where one has the ability to make wise and thoughtful decisions.
Prudence
What is the danger of vices?
They weaken moral character and harm relationships.
What are moral habits?
Habits that influence ethical behavior, such as honesty or greed.
What is an example of a virtue that involves emotions?
Provide a valid example.
(Ex. Kindness, which involves empathy toward others.)
What are intellectual virtues?
Traits related to wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.
What are the cardinal virtues?
Prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
How can a person overcome vices?
By recognizing them, making conscious efforts to change, and practicing virtues.