intellectual character development for students, educators, & parents Dow, Phil 1970- creator text bibliography Electronic books. ilu 2013 2013 monographic eng 1 online resource (208 pages) What does it mean to love God with all of our minds? In this wise and winsome book, Philip Dow presents a case for the recovery of intellectual character. Virtue is not about doing the right things, but about becoming the right kind of person. The formation of intellectual character produces a way of life that demonstrates love for both God and neighbor. Virtuous Minds is a timely and thoughtful work for parents and pastors, teachers and students--anyone who thinks education is more about the quality of character than about the quantity of facts. --Back Cover. Part 1: the seven intellectual virtues. Intellectual courage -- Intellectual carefulness -- Intellectual tenacity -- Intellectual fair-mindedness -- Intellectual curiosity -- Intellectual honesty -- Intellectual humility -- Part 2: the fruits of intellectual character. The benefits of knowing more about more -- The benefits of better thinking -- Loving God -- Loving your neighbor -- Part 3: becoming people of intellectual character. Developing virtuous intellectual character -- Seven suggestions for educators and parents -- Thinking sheepishly? -- A discussion guide for university and church groups -- The graduate profile for Rosslyn Academy, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years -- Intellectual character elementary curriculum: suggested devotional series for grades one through three: Rosslyn Academy -- Assessing intellectual character -- The Berean Bursary -- The Bear Creek School National Honor Society intellectual character evaluation form -- The Bear Creek School senior project -- Philosophy (the love of wisdom and truth) and logic (the tools needed to find the truth): Rosslyn Academy course outline -- Introduction for the Intellectual Virtues Academy, Long Beach, California, charter school petition. Philip E. Dow. Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-207) and index. Character Personality development Education Philosophy RELIGION Christian Theology Ethics Character Education Philosophy Personality development BJ1521 .D67 2013 241/.4 Dow, Phil, 1970- (DLC) 2013001570 (OCoLC)812258114 9781461942382 1461942381 9780830884339 0830884335 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=637823 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=637823 N$T 130926 20200709055936.0 ocn858947434 eng