Virtues & Vices

Which definition best exemplifies the civic virtue of courage?

• Acting on good judgment about what is right or wrong even when it is not popular. Individuals must take care of themselves, their families, and their fellow citizens/others in civil society and a republic and be vigilant to preserve their own liberty and the liberty of others.

• The ability to take constructive action in the face of fear or danger. To stand firm as a person of character and do what is right, especially when it is unpopular or puts one at risk.

• A recognition that one’s ignorance is far greater than one’s knowledge. Putting others ahead of ourselves in thought, word, and deed. A willingness to give others credit and to admit when we are wrong

• Practical wisdom that applies reason and other virtues to discern right courses of action in specific situations.

Name a person from your knowledge of US history that has displayed courage.

An individual demonstrates X when they are acting on good judgment about what is right or wrong even when it is not popular.

Humility is best demonstrated by

• Upholding of what is fair and right. Respecting the rights and dignity of all.

• Failing to take constructive action in the face of fear or danger. A lack of firmness or

  conviction.

• A willingness to give others credit and to admit when we are wrong.

• Regard for and defending the equal rights and inherent dignity of all human beings, including oneself.

Immoderation can best be described as

• Lacking restraint. Acting in excess or to an extreme.

• Acting on a belief that a false idea or situation is true. Being deluded or deceived by ideas that endanger the humanity of others and movements that are unjust.

• Practical wisdom that applies reason and other virtues to discern right courses of action in specific situations.

• The avoidance of excess or extremes.

In my opinion, the most important civic virtue is...

• Justice

• Courage

• Honor

• Integrity

A person who acts with dishonor is someone who

• Acts on a belief that a false idea or situation is true.

• Upholds what is fair and right. Respects the rights and dignity of all.

• Acts on poor judgment.

• Fails to demonstrate good character, integrity, and acts deceptively.

A person who lives the virtue of moderation is a person who

• Upholds what is fair and right.

• Tells the truth and keeps promises.

• Lacks restraint. Acts in excess.

• Avoids excesses or extremes.

In my opinion, the most harmful civic vice is

• Cowardice

• Dishonor

• Injustice

• Irresponsibility

A person who has practical wisdom and applies reason and other virtues to discern the right course of action is someone who demonstrates X.