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Social Skills as the Road to Character

The Art of Manliness

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The Three Elements of Moral Formation

The three elements of moral formation are: learning ways to restrain natural selfishness, finding an ideal to orient life around, and developing social skills to navigate complex circumstances and build inclusive relationships. Moral formation involves teaching people how to listen well, ask for forgiveness, argue without breaking relationships, and create environments where everyone feels included. These skills are considered basic social skills, similar to carpentry or tennis, and are essential for a well-functioning society. Sociality is seen as a moral virtue that is learned through the repetition of small habits and practices within a community of common values.

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