Understanding Virtues and Human Nature

The video explores the difference between résumé virtues, which are marketable skills, and eulogy virtues, which reflect deeper character traits. It introduces the concept of Adam I and Adam II, representing our external ambitions and internal moral values, respectively. The speaker discusses the conflict between these two natures and emphasizes the importance of building character by confronting personal weaknesses. The video concludes with a reflection on the significance of hope, faith, love, and forgiveness in achieving a balanced life.

What are résumé virtues primarily concerned with?

• Marketable skills

• Spiritual beliefs

• Personal relationships

• Moral values

Which virtues are considered more important according to the speaker?

• Neither is important

• Both are equally important

• Eulogy virtues

• Résumé virtues

What does Adam I represent in Soloveitchik's theory?

• The emotional side of human nature

• The spiritual side of human nature

• The ambitious, external side

• The moral side of human nature

What is the primary focus of Adam II?

• Achieving success

• Building relationships

• Being good and living morally

• Creating innovation

What kind of logic does Adam I operate by?

• Economic logic

• Moral logic

• Emotional logic

• Spiritual logic

What societal issue does the speaker highlight regarding Adam I and Adam II?

• Society equally values both Adams

• Society favors Adam II over Adam I

• Society favors Adam I and neglects Adam II

• Society does not recognize either Adam

How is Adam II built according to the speaker?

• By enhancing strengths

• By confronting weaknesses

• By ignoring past mistakes

• By focusing on external success

What is a common historical response to building a strong Adam II?

• Emphasizing external achievements

• Reflecting on past mistakes

• Focusing on future goals

• Ignoring personal flaws

According to Niebuhr, what must we be saved by to achieve things beyond our lifetime?

• Success

• Hope

• Knowledge

• Wealth

What is the final form of love that Niebuhr mentions?

• Forgiveness

• Empathy

• Charity

• Compassion