What is virtue ?
Virtue is the opposite of “vice”, lol, the word used in your pervious question. But, to help you better: “Virtues can be placed into a broader context of values. Each individual has a core of underlying values that contribute to our system of beliefs, ideas and/or opinions (see value in semiotics). Integrity in the application of a value ensures its continuity and this continuity separates a value from beliefs, opinion and ideas. ” In this context a value (e.g., Truth or Equality or Creed) is the core from which we operate or react. Societies have values that are shared among many of the participants in that culture. An individual’s values typically are largely, but not entirely, in agreement with their culture’s values.” That sort of means, to be virtuous is following the values of your upbringing, community, or nation as a whole. Be an “unstanding” honest, and caring person, doing the best you can to be a good citizen, for example.
What is virtue? This question is often asked, but the general public can not define it. I’ve done some extensive research to find out what universally is considered virtuous. Not a single source could provide a satisfactory definition. I also discussed the question with college professors and politicians. Neither could offer me an adequate answer. Numerous books reference virtue, but after perusing them, I am still asking what virtue is. After all these quests, I finally realized that the answer has always been right in front of me. Jen Chen Buddhism promotes the purification of mind and living a blissful life which inevitably leads to virtuous behavior. It will stand as the new model of virtue.
