Temperance is the act of self restraint or moderation. Temperence is an important virtue in developing good character because it shows that a person is level headed and has self control.
The cardinal virtues are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. They are all intertwined, but most agree that temperance is especially important in order to remain chaste.
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It is a type of normative ethics that describes developing good character habits and traits.
Temperance =virtue Gluttony=one of the Seven Deadly Sins
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Developing Virtue Secondary School was created in 1981.
Aristotle is the philosopher most closely associated with virtue ethics. He emphasized the importance of developing virtuous character traits through habituation and living a life in accordance with reason.
Virtue ethicsThe idea is to focus on developing the most virtuous character, rather than on what to do and what not to do. It's what you are on the inside that counts.
If you desire a scriptural answer you will find it in the book of Peter, probably Book 11, chpt 1, but they are: virtue , knowledge, temperance, patience, brotherly kindness, charity. According to the US Navy Seals they are: drive, discipline, responsibility, accountability, ambition, honor, integrity, flexibility, creativity, discipline, learning, determination, training, winning, dependability, bearing, courage, decisiveness, endurance, enthusiasm, initiative, integrity, judgement, justice, knowledge, tact, unselfishness, loyalty.
I ran it through a free translation site and it said "Virtue and Friends" Friends? like who? Chastity Temperance Charity Diligence Kindness Patience Humility
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