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

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Learning Virtues Through Analogies

This chapter emphasizes the importance of obeying and internalizing rules to excel in activities like music, dance, and sports. It explores how experts in different fields follow rules and move beyond them to achieve excellence, drawing parallels to acquiring virtues through practice. The chapter discusses the significance of virtues in shaping individuals' perceptions and actions, allowing them to see the world truthfully and participate in the moral good.

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