virtue ethics
/ˌvɜːrtʃuː ˈeθɪks/
a moral theory that focuses on the development of virtuous character
virtue ethics in a sentence
“Virtue ethics asks 'what would a virtuous person do?'”
Origin of virtue ethics
Latin virtus (worth, courage, virtue) + Greek ethikos from ethos (character, custom)
Related Words
virtuous
having or showing high moral standards
righteous
morally right or justifiable
scrupulous
diligent, thorough, and attentive to accuracy and ethics
conscientious
wishing to do what is right; thorough and careful
principled
acting in accordance with morality; based on principles
immoral
not conforming to accepted standards of morality