Moral character is developed through repetition of moral acts over time, forming habits. Acts that build good character come from following a universal moral law. There is a circular relationship between moral acts that build character and the character itself, such that virtuous acts that emanate from a virtuous character further develop that character through constant practice and cultivation.
Moral character is developed through repetition of moral acts over time, forming habits. Acts that build good character come from following a universal moral law. There is a circular relationship between moral acts that build character and the character itself, such that virtuous acts that emanate from a virtuous character further develop that character through constant practice and cultivation.
Moral character is developed through repetition of moral acts over time, forming habits. Acts that build good character come from following a universal moral law. There is a circular relationship between moral acts that build character and the character itself, such that virtuous acts that emanate from a virtuous character further develop that character through constant practice and cultivation.
Moral character is developed through repetition of moral acts over time, forming habits. Acts that build good character come from following a universal moral law. There is a circular relationship between moral acts that build character and the character itself, such that virtuous acts that emanate from a virtuous character further develop that character through constant practice and cultivation.
The circular relation of acts that build character and acts that emanate from character.
Moral character is developed the same way as
any other behavioral trait, or skill, or habit, or even immoral attribute is developed: by repetition over time. If you tell enough lies, you become a liar. If you hit enough home runs, you become a slugger. If you smoke enough cigarettes, you become a smoker. If you practice the piano enough, you become a pianist. Likewise, if you do good often enough, you become a doer of good (or a “do-gooder” to someone who hates people doing good). If you follow moral laws, you become moral. Of course, this is all meaningless unless there are moral laws that are universally binding and backed by a legitimate moral authority. But that’s its own topic. Assuming there is, then, you develop moral character by consistently and correctly following a universal moral law—if one exists. It’s not the purpose of this answer to determine that for the Reader. This answer presumes to be correct and true.
The Circular Relation of Acts and Character In
the process of moral development, there is the relation between acts that build character and moral character itself. Not all acts help to build moral character, but those acts which emanate from characters certainly matter in moral development.
Virtuous traits of character ought to be stable
and enduring and are not mere products of fortune, but of learning, constant practice, and cultivation. But we have to add that virtuous traits of character are called excellences of human being because they are the best exercise of reason, which is the activity characteristic of human beings. In this sense, the Greek moralists believe, virtuous acts complete or perfect human life.