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Developing Virtue Through a Classical Education

Developing Virtue Through a Classical Education22. Nov. 202338 Min.

The Marshmallow ExperimentTimecodes:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:35) - Susan's issues with "teaching virtue"

(06:18) - The four cardinal virtues of classical education | Temperance, Prudence, Courage, and Justice

(06:56) - Temperance: The practice of self-control

(16:00) - Prudence: The ability to determine the appropriate course of action in a given situation

(23:05) - Courage: Moving forward without knowing the outcome

(28:33) - Justice: Applying what you've learned to relationships

(34:37) - You can't make virtue happen

(36:22) - Outro (See you next season!)