Explain why the virtue you chose is important for students.

Exercise 1: Construct a virtue outline: Each # should be a
paragraph long (200+ words- one or two sentences for each WILL result in
a substantial point reduction. These are essays and require supporting
explanations. Please include the question numbers.) Chicago Style
Citation only .
First choose a virtue- Do not choose any of the Cardinal
Virtues or Pride. If you do choose one of them you will be given a 0 for
the assignment. (There are more than 500 to choose from – just not
those 5. Please do not ask me to tell you a virtue, google list of
virtues- there are hundreds.)
Explain why the virtue you chose is important for students. What
goods or values does the consistent employment of this virtue produce?
Develop a general description of your virtue. Think along the
following lines: people who have virtue X tend to exhibit certain characteristics (or do certain things) in certain kinds of situations.
Identify the corresponding vices. What characterizes the points of
excess and defect between which your virtue as the mean lies? One vice
of excess and one of deficiency is sufficient. ( Do not skip this
question. Skipping this question will result in a 0 for the assignment)
What obstacles arise that prevent students from practicing your virtue? Do well-meaning students lack power or technical skill?.
Identify a moral exemplar (a person) for your virtue. Choose a well known person
(Alive or dead, real or fictional. You cannot use : G_d, Jesus,
Mohammad or the Buddha or a personal acquaintance. ) Explain how your person is a good moral example of the virtue.
Finally, does your virtue stand alone or does it need support from other virtues or skills? Explain why or how. For example, integrity
might also require moral courage.

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