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What Are Virtues and Why Do We Need Them? | Fr. Michael Sherwin, O.P.

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Epistemological Perspectives in Virtue Ethics

The chapter explores the epistemological foundations of virtue ethics, highlighting how perceptions of virtuous individuals are crucial for making ethical decisions. It contrasts virtue-centered morality with act-centered views, referencing philosophers like Stuart Hampshire and Iris Murdoch to discuss the role of virtues in practical reasoning and moral judgment.

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