Intellectual Virtues- Analysis
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- Intellectual Virtues= Analysis
- NINE virtues. FIVE main (primary) and FOUR secondary.
- Primary Virtues (have to be taught)
- Practical Skill (artistic or technical)
- Knowing how to bring something into existence. Building a house, construction of a bridge. Context= Ancient Greek architecture had to function but also be aesthetically pleasing.
- Theoretical/ Scientific Knowledge
- Knowing the facts of the universe and what governs them= biology, astronomy, geography
- Prudence/ Practical Wisdom PHRONESIS
- One of the most important virtues because it helps us balance/prioritise our interests with those of others too. This should act as the foundation to all other virtues and the decisions we make.
- Intuition/ Intelligence
- Needed to understand the virtues and apply them.
- Wisdom (Sophia)
- Finished form of all the virtues. It's typically the last of all and tells us that wisdom is cultivated through a long life with experiences and lessons learned. Collation of a life of living all the virtues.
- Practical Skill (artistic or technical)
- Secondary Intellectual Virtues (DAILY)
- Resourcefulness
- Getting all the facts first in order to make an informed decision. This is an aspect of phronesis/practical wisdom.
- Understanding/ Emotional Intelligence
- Knowing beyond external facts. Acknowledgment of perplexities of a situation. Not just outside appearances.
- Judgement
- Involves taking into account what serves the most justice for all in the community.
- Cleverness
- Connected to all other virtues. This will help you cultivate/ exercise them all.
- Resourcefulness
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