Another key theme in virtue ethics is moral understanding. ... The last key theme in virtue ethics is moral education. ... Continuing with the idea of a moral education in Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle asserts that virtues, both intellectual and moral, are not by nature. ... We could refer to this flourishing as the happiness that comes from within, when we are in possession of the virtues such as: patience, courage, temperance, and justice. ... Without courage, we would shy away from every new encounter, allowing fear to govern our lives. ...

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Adequate intellectual and moral development is necessary to fulfill these standards of virtue. ... Moderation between two extremes of self-necessity and desire is what Aristotle defines as moral behavior. ... During an age of constant warfare, the virtue of courage was very highly valued. The state of courage can be found between the extremes of rashness and cowardice. Courage is most commonly viewed in a warrior's fearless behavior in the face of certain death. ...

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Plato once said, "music is a moral law. ... According to Plato, early childhood matters the most for moral development. ... Additionally, he mentions that it initiates and transfers good moral judgments to the realm of politics. ... "It seems, then, that the power that consists in everyone's doing his own work rivals wisdom, moderation and courage in its contribution to the virtue of the city" (Republic 433). ... Secondly, it is the guardians who are in charge of defending the city against all enemies, and their virtue is that of courage as they face dangers without regards...

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