Single Idea 24003

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

Full Idea

Most traits are dispositions of a relatively stable sort, but traits need not be dispositions. A trait can be a lack of disposition.

Gist of Idea

Character traits are both possession of and lack of dispositions

Source

Peter Goldie (The Emotions [2000], 6 'Traits')

Book Reference

Goldie,Peter: 'The Emotions' [OUP 2002], p.153


A Reaction

Presumably only the lack relatively normal dispositions will count as traits.