The Hobbit Virtues
The Art of Manliness
Virtue Ethics
- Virtue ethics, explored in Tolkien's works, offers a framework for character development and moral decision-making.
- It emphasizes recognizing virtues as ethical behaviors, fostering unity despite differing beliefs.
- Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics connects virtuous individuals to an ordered society.
- Virtues are like skills, requiring practice and education to identify and cultivate excellences.
- This shared sense of morality, found across cultures, highlights common principles for a flourishing life.
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