Virtues/cardinal virtues
< VirtuesThe Cardinal Virtues
The four classic Western Cardinal virtues are:
- Temperance: σωφροσύνη (sōphrosynē) — Overcoming desire
- Prudence: φρόνησις (phronēsis) — Knowing what to do
- Courage: ανδρεία (andreia) — Overcoming fear
- Justice: δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) -- Equality
This enumeration is traced to Greek philosophy and was listed at least by Plato, if not also by Socrates, from whom no attributable written works exist. Plato also mentions "Holiness".
Politeness • Fidelity • Wisdom • Temperance • Courage • Justice • Generosity • Compassion • Mercy • Gratitude • Humility • Simplicity • Tolerance • Purity • Gentleness • Good Faith • Humor • Love • Good • Moral Integration
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