ERIC Number: EJ1337744
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-7240
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What Is a Science of Virtue?
Snow, Nancy E.
Journal of Moral Education, v51 n1 p9-23 2022
My remarks will outline, from a philosopher's perspective, challenges and opportunities that I see for a science of virtue. I will touch on three topics: (1) ensuring that the studies are philosophically useful; (2) grappling with issues of measurement; and (3) next steps in moving a science of virtue forward. I approach (1) and (2) through reflections on some recent uses of psychology by philosophers and of philosophy by psychologists; and will argue in part (3) that next steps should entail certain kinds of educational efforts to promote interdisciplinary research. An example is that recently undertaken in a program by the Society of Christian Philosophers that offers opportunities for focused psychological training to philosophy graduate students. These and similar efforts could have far-reaching impacts for the emergence of a philosophically informed science of virtue.
Descriptors: Moral Values, Measurement, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teaching Methods, Christianity, Graduate Students, Philosophy, Organizations (Groups)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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