Single Idea 23894

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character]

Full Idea

We cannot pose a moral problem without putting the concept of character at its centre.

Gist of Idea

The concept of character is at the centre of morality

Source

Simone Weil (On the Concept of Character [1941], p.98)

Book Reference

Weil,Simone: 'Late Philosophical Writings' [Notre Dame 2015], p.98


A Reaction

The question for Aristotle (which I derive from Philippa Foot) is whether moral goodness simply is good character, or whether it is the actions (or even the consequences). Weil is close to modern virtue theory here.