Character
Character refers to the complex mental and moral/ethical qualities that make up a person's unique personality, especially those traits that are positive.[2][3] For example, an honest person is said to have "good character." In this sense, character may be interchangeable with reputation. Character is also intimately related with one's outlook on life. For example, one might have a conservative character, identified by a strong sense of self, by self-reliance and abhorrence of deceit, or, conversely, a liberal character.
There is nothing that works quicker ruin character than unaddressed and/or undiscovered sin (See also: Self-awareness and Self-deception and Rationalization and Excusitis).[4]
A character may also be a main participant in a drama or comedy, or a player-controlled personality in a video game.
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Virtue ethics
Virtue ethics is a philosophical approach to morality that emphasizes the development of good character traits (virtues) as the key to ethical behavior. Specifically it focuses on who a person is relative to their character rather than specific rules or consequences of actions. Proponents of virtue ethics often maintain a morally good life is achieved by cultivating virtues like honesty, kindness, courage, generosity, and justice through practice and habit formation. Virtue ethics is often associated with the teachings of the Greek philosopher Aristotle.
Articles:
- Virtue Ethics, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Virtue ethics
Bible reading and human flourishing
See also: Bible reading and human flourishing
There is a significant amount of historical and scientific evidence that Bible reading has greatly increased human flourishing such as people's physical health, psychological well-being, [character and virtue, and social connections (See: Bible reading and human flourishing).
Character development: Strong character vs. easy life
- You can't have an easy life and a strong character - "The statement "You can't have an easy life and strong character" suggests that building a strong character is often achieved through facing adversity and overcoming challenges, while an easy life, characterized by minimal hardship, might not provide the necessary experiences for character development. It implies that these two concepts are often mutually exclusive."
Journal articles
- Integrity and virtue: The forming of good character. Linacre Q. 2015 May;82(2):149–169. doi: 10.1179/2050854915Y.0000000001
- Moral character: What it is and what it does by Taya R. Cohen and Lily Morse. Research in Organizational Behavior. Volume 34, 2014, Pages 43-61
- Character Development: Four Facets of Virtues by Jim Lerner. Childhood Development Perspectives. First published: 19 November 2018 https://doi.org/10.1111/cdep.12315
- Aristotle on Character Formation
See also
The Apostle Paul taught: "Do not be deceived:‘Bad company ruins good morals.’" (1 Corinthians 15:33).
- Virtue
- Sanctification
- Repentance
- Works (theology)
- Bible reading and human flourishing
- Social influence
- Self-control
- Mental toughness
- Psychological resilience
Opposite:
External links
- Spotlight: Build Character Each And Every Day, Yale University
- How to Develop a Strong Moral Compass, VeryWellMind.com
- Seven Strategies for Character Development
- Three Things That Influence Our Character, Greater Good Magazine
- What is character, Character Lab
- Five Ways to Build Your Character
- Critical Success Factor: Developing a Moral Character to Achieve Greatness
Videos:
- Character and virtue development - video playlist, Video playlist
References
- ↑ St. Thomas Aquinas's Ethics - PHILO-notes
- ↑ Character, Merriam-Webster dictionary
- ↑ Ethics Versus Morals – What’s the Difference?, Oxford College
- ↑ St. Winifred's, by F. W. Farrar
