an introduction to theory and practice Vainio, Olli-Pekka creator author. text bibliography History. Electronic books. oru 2016 monographic eng 1 online resource (ix , 124 pages.) Since the 1960s, the virtues have been making a comeback in various fields of study. This book offers an overview of the history of virtues from Plato to Nietzsche, discusses the philosophy and psychology of virtues, and analyzes different applications of virtue in epistemology, positive psychology, ethics, and politics. (Publisher). What is virtue? -- The history of virtues -- Virtues and vices -- Applications of virtues. Olli-Pekka Vainio. Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-124). Virtues Virtues History Virtue Ethics, Ancient Prudence History Ethics, Ancient Prudence Virtue Virtues RELIGION Christian Theology Ethics BJ1521 .V35 2016 179/.9 9781498237512 1498237517 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1421150 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=1421150 YDX 161219 20200709060520.0 ocn966551214 eng