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The document outlines four categories of character virtues: intellectual virtues which enable discernment and understanding, moral virtues which allow for ethical responses, civic virtues important for citizenship and community, and performance virtues with instrumental value. Practical wisdom integrates these virtues and allows for discerning action when virtues conflict. The goal is individuals and society that flourish.

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The document outlines four categories of character virtues: intellectual virtues which enable discernment and understanding, moral virtues which allow for ethical responses, civic virtues important for citizenship and community, and performance virtues with instrumental value. Practical wisdom integrates these virtues and allows for discerning action when virtues conflict. The goal is individuals and society that flourish.

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THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF CHARACTER

Intellectual Moral Civic Performance


Virtues Virtues Virtues Virtues
Character traits Character traits Character Character traits
necessary for that enable traits that are that have an
discernment, us to act well necessary instrumental
right action in situations for engaged value in
and the pursuit that require responsible enabling the
of knowledge, an ethical citizenship, intellectual,
truth and response. contributing to moral and civic
understanding. the common virtues.
good.

Examples: Examples: Examples: Examples:


autonomy; compassion; citizenship; confidence;
critical thinking; courage; civility; determination;
curiosity; gratitude; community motivation;
judgement; honesty; awareness; perseverance;
reasoning; humility; neighbourliness; resilience;
reflection; integrity; service; teamwork.
resourcefulness. justice; volunteering.
respect.

Practical Wisdom is the integrative virtue, developed through


experience and critical reflection, which enables us to perceive, know,
desire and act with good sense. This includes discerning, deliberative
action in situations where virtues collide.

Flourishing individuals and society

Jubilee Centre 2017

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