Sentence examples similar to a firm disposition from inspiring English sources
Moral philosophy can deepen our love for virtue, refine our understanding of the virtues, and enrich our understanding of ourselves, all of which can conduce to a firmer moral disposition and to a wiser, more careful approach to moral decisions, but it cannot and should not replace the common-life processes by which we actually make those decisions.
Rather, by setting out a fundamental distinction between performing deeds that are themselves ethical and performing deeds out of a firm, habitual ethical disposition, Aristotle wants his readers to cultivate and practice the attitudes and behaviors that render ethical choices not quite "automatic" but perhaps welcome – those we make readily out of our own inclinations and volition.
The church, he said, must give a firm lead "against rigid thinking" and counter "the disposition to over-simplify difficult and complex problems".
Abbott, a firm opponent of same-sex marriage, said the disposition of the party room was to consider "putting it to the people" in a plebiscite some time during the next term of parliament.
Mr. Chiu is popular and smart, with a firm grasp of policy issues and a centrist's disposition; Mr. Peskin has been known to refer to him jokingly as "the Chinese Obama," aides say.
One of Sisi's biggest challenges will be to counter any unrest with a firm but fair tactical plan that doesn't compound an already fragile regional security disposition as seen in Syria, Turkey and Iraq.
