Sentence examples for emphasized virtue from inspiring English sources

This modern definition of cynicism is in marked contrast to the ancient philosophy, which emphasized "virtue and moral freedom in liberation from desire".

Numerous defenders of virtue ethics have denied that behavioral consistency is necessary for virtue, instead emphasizing virtue's characteristic rational tendencies, particularly as manifested in practical deliberation (Kametekar 2004; Annas forthcoming; cf. Swanton 2003: 30 1).

Warren A. Nord prescribes a regimen of "character education," emphasizing virtues like honesty, responsibility and mutual respect, while "taking seriously" the different moral points of view through which these are inevitably filtered.

He emphasized human virtue as opposed to fortune and thus set the stage for numerous famous treatments of this theme.

Unlike the Qin, however, the Han adopted a Confucian ideology that emphasized moderation, virtue, and filial piety and thereby masked the authoritarian policies of the regime.

In 1809, Francis Hodgson, a poet and a friend of Lord Byron's, published a book about Jane which emphasized her virtue and piety.

Abelard became the abbot of the new community and provided it with a rule and with a justification of the nun's way of life; in this he emphasized the virtue of literary study.

The school emphasized the virtues of purity and cleanliness.

Plato emphasized a virtue-based system of ethics 2,400 years ago in his Academy.

While the speeches hailed friendly partnership, they also emphasized the virtues of cooperative separation.

In his talks with Chao, Hogan emphasized the virtues of using such partnerships as "a big thing," Mayer said.