Virtue ethics is a philosophical approach that treats dispositional virtue and character as the primary subjects of ethics, in contrast to other ethical systems that put consequences of voluntary acts
Aristotle
Faith, Hope and Love, as portrayed by Mary Lizzie Macomber (1861–1916)
Saint Augustine by Philippe de Champaigne
Ethics is the philosophical study of moral phenomena. Also called moral philosophy, it investigates normative questions about what people ought to do or which behavior is morally right. Its main branc
According to Aristotle, how to lead a good life is one of the central questions of ethics.
Immanuel Kant formulated a deontological system based on universal laws that apply to all rational creatures.
According to discourse ethics, as formulated by Jürgen Habermas, moral norms are justified by rational discourse within society.
The practices of compassion and loving-kindness are key elements of Buddhist ethics.