Redefining Virtue: Gender and Humanity

This chapter examines the nature of virtue, challenging traditional gender distinctions and emphasizing the shared qualities across individuals, regardless of gender. It discusses Aristotle's views on virtues, critiquing his assumptions about women while exploring the implications of gendered virtues. The speakers argue for a unified moral framework that encourages both men and women to embody virtues such as love and self-sacrifice, transcending historical role definitions.