Topic > The applicability of virtue ethics - 838

The objections mainly concerned egocentrism. This particular understanding of the topic comes from the fact that human behavior has long been seen as a means to an end. The principle itself fails to sufficiently consider the extent to which our actions have an effect on other people, especially those around us. Understanding virtue ethics fails to provide guidance on how people should act. There are usually no definite principles that guide people's action, except the use of the phrase "acting like a virtuous person helps one to act in any situation." Furthermore, the innate ability to install and be entitled to a virtue is most often influenced by several factors, some of which are beyond the control of the individual (Nussbaum, 201). The factors are family, education, society and friends. If moral character depends entirely on luck, then one wonders what role is left to necessary praise and personal blame. The application of virtue ethics in judgment, moral character, and other areas goes beyond what is commonly applied. In today's philosophical fields there are several critical reviews, all focusing on the three areas of virtue ethics. Applicability is therefore important regarding moral character. Despite objections, virtue ethics continues to have much application in current world moral judgment