These virtues are called "cardinal" both because of their specific importance, but also as general headings under which the wide array of particular virtues are classed.
Adams wrote the piece partly in tribute to the late Lou Harrison, who long preached the virtues of what is called "just intonation" — a system of tuning that retains the perfect integer ratios first measured by Pythagoras.
A similar problem cropped up during the première of "The Dharma at Big Sur". Adams wrote the piece partly in tribute to the late Lou Harrison, who long preached the virtues of what is called "just intonation"—a system of tuning that retains the perfect integer ratios first measured by Pythagoras.
Such a characteristic in a cultivated state is called a virtue.
The investigation which deals with the world, in its totality and in each of its individual parts, is called natural investigation, while that which regards what man possesses by virtue and will is called the science of the things that depend on the will.
His new book is called The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues.
From one point of view, this virtue could be called conscience.
As with other ancient theories, this account of virtue can be called eudaimonist.
The Church sees sex as more than a physical act; it also affects body and soul, so the Church teaches that chastity is a virtue all people are called to acquire.
By virtue of what's called the "blue slip" procedure, senators have the ability to block consideration of judicial nominees from their states.
