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#1102 Mandi Astola: Character, Virtue, and Vice

The Dissenter

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Exploring Character: Virtues and Vices

This chapter examines the complex nature of character assessment, emphasizing how emotional responses shape our perceptions of virtues and vices in others. It highlights the distinction between isolated actions and enduring character traits, discussing the role of good character in community well-being and the challenges posed by mental illness in categorizing traits. Through the lens of virtue ethics and the interplay of moral and epistemic virtues, the conversation illustrates how cultivating character dispositions can enhance both interpersonal relationships and intellectual understanding.

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