Virtue ethics
Definition
Virtue ethics is the tradition, going back to Aristotle, that judges actions by what they say about a person’s character and whether they help a person flourish. It cares less about rules or outcomes.
On this site
The Virtue column peaks at As found, on the view that character needs something to push against.
Role in the model
The Virtue column peaks at As found suffering and real freedom, and drops off in both directions. A world with no hardship gives people no chance to build character. A world with nothing but hardship doesn’t either.
Related
14 short pages, one per thinker, each with its matching dial. See also the reading list.