Virtue in Today’s World (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Flashcards

Understanding moral significance + acting on it

Wisdom = knowing what to do; virtue = doing it

Courage to act on our convictions

Ability to maintain balance across different life aspects

Balance study, sleep, nutrition, exercise, socializing, relaxation

Better physical, mental, educational & psychological wellbeing

Ability to wait without experiencing anxiety

Traffic delays inevitable; losing temper won't speed journey

Remain kind to others, arrive without needing stress relief

Report misconduct regardless of personal consequences

Characteristics of a morally mature person

Gap between moral knowledge and moral action