Developing Virtuous Children: A Theological Perspective

Abstract

This paper examines various predominant moral theories and their impact on moral education. It makes a case that of these theories, virtue ethics can best handle not only the large, contemporary moral issues but also the mundane moral choices that we make day to day. It also stresses that because virtue ethics includes in its purview not only actions but also intentions, dispositions, attitudes, etc., it offers many insights into how to help children develop the capacity to make moral decisions.

Keywords::

• Virtue
• Moral theory
• Moral education
• Moral discernment
• Prudence