What Virtues Do We Want Our Students to Acquire?
By Sandy McDonnell CEP believes that each school should pick out the virtues that they want their students to acquire, but the following guidelines will help schools make those choices.

What virtues are most important for strong character?

“Ten Essential Virtues” by Prof. Tom Lickona, provides a comprehensive list of virtues from which to choose:

  • The ancient Greeks named four “Cardinal Virtues.” They considered wisdom to be the master virtue, the one that directs all the others.
  • The second Cardinal Virtue named by the Greeks is justice
  • The third Cardinal Virtue, a much-neglected virtue, is fortitude.
  • The fourth Cardinal Virtue named by the Greeks is self-control

Continue reading the article for a more in-depth description of these and other virtues.

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