The Theory and Practice of Virtue Education Edited by Tom Harrison and David I. Walker

Abstract

The collection of essays by different academics expresses a wide range of nuanced views on virtue ethics. Divided into three main parts, part one provides depth and breadth in introducing the history and philosophy of virtue education. Part two explores teaching applications. The third part focuses on virtue education’s bearing on friendship, patriotism, gratitude, and courage. The book’s audience includes readers interested in Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas, moral theologians and ethicists, and educators. The latter benefit from the fine balance among philosophical underpinnings, teaching practice, and the four applied areas.

Keywords

• virtue ethics
• virtue education
• friendship
• patriotism
• gratitude
• courage
• Aristotle
• Thomas Aquinas
• moral theology
• ethics
• education