Full Idea
The antique virtues of courage, prudence, wisdom, temperance and justice, amplified by Christian charity and pagan loyalty, still form the core idea of human excellence.
Gist of Idea
The modern virtues are courage, prudence, wisdom, temperance, justice, charity and loyalty
Source
Roger Scruton (Animal Rights and Wrongs [1996], p.33)
Book Reference
Scruton,Roger: 'Animal Rights and Wrongs' [Demos 1996], p.33
A Reaction
I always think sense of humour has become a key modern virtue. Where did that come from? Maybe a sense of irony is a good thing. How about efficiency (which is Plato's idea of justice!)?