cardinal virtue
cardinal virtue
one of the four important elements of good character (prudence, fortitude, justice, temperance)
Cardinal virtues
The
cardinal virtues comprise a quartet set of
virtues recognized in the writings of
Classical Antiquity and, along with the
theological virtues, also in
Christian tradition. They consist of the following qualities:
- Prudence (, phronesis; ): also described as wisdom, the ability to judge between actions with regard to appropriate actions at a given time
- Justice (, dikaiosyne; ): also considered as fairness, the most extensive and most important virtue
- Temperance (, sophrosyne; ): also known as restraint, the practice of self-control, abstention, and moderation tempering the appetition
- Courage (, andreia; ): also termed fortitude, forbearance, strength, endurance, and the ability to confront fear, uncertainty, and intimidation
cardinal virtue
Noun
1. one of the seven preeminent virtues
(hypernym) virtue
(hyponym) natural virtue
CARDINAL VIRTUE
VIRTÙ CARDINALE
cardinal virtue
n. คุณสมบัติของคนที่น่าเคารพอย่างมาก (ฉลาดรอบคอบ, ยุติธรรม, การควบคุมอารมณ์, ความอดทน)