The ancient claim that man is by nature a political animal and must in and through the exercise and practice of virtue learned in communities achieve a form of local and communal self - limitation — a condition properly understood as liberty — can not be denied forever without cost. (firstthings.com)
What is conflict resolution without an understanding and practicing of the virtues of courage, self - control, justice, wisdom, and respect and responsibility? (character.org)
The crucial divide is between those who look to the exercise of autonomy (following Kant or Nietzsche) as the essence of perfected dignity and those who stress the avoidance of evil and the practice of the virtues. (firstthings.com)