Ancient Greek writer Plutarch, renowned for his "Parallel Lives" comparing Greek and Roman figures like Alexander and Caesar, ...

Bo Li, CEO of Virtue AI, is a prominent researcher and entrepreneur specializing in the safety and security of artificial intelligence systems. She leads Virtue AI while also serving as a Professor at ...

“I found a new beginning by thinking about plants and animals,” Philippa Foot said of her attempts to reinvigorate virtue ethics. Now, there’s another thing to add to her list. Now, as we accustom ...

The ancient Greek word phronesis means practical wisdom. It’s about choosing the right action at the right time for the right reasons, helping you apply the other virtues correctly.

Today, happiness is equated with “self-fulfillment.” But the “pursuit of happiness” is no mere rhetorical gimmick.

What is virtue signaling? Dive into the science and philosophy of moral grandstanding, social media behavior, and what it ...

The ancient Greeks believed that those who govern society must possess not only power but also wisdom and moral virtue. The ...

Contemporary culture seems obsessed with authenticity – but the question of how to be ‘sincere’ in modern society has troubled philosophers for centuries.

Reflecting on George W. Bush’s essay praising Washington’s humility, Whitfield argues America’s crisis is deeper than ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Virtues such ...

Pete Hegseth, the current defense secretary, has stressed what he calls the “warrior ethos,” while other Americans seem to have embraced a renewed interest in “warrior culture.” Debate about these ...