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The Composed Virtues

Definition​

  • it is of type Virtue (by definition)
  • virtues that are not orthogonal on the already-accepted set (are vector-compositions of two or more basic virtues)

Motivation​

This virtues should be precisely defined in quality and quantity in terms of basic virtues.

Composed Virtues​

Traditional​

Ihsan (Benevolence/Excellence in Islam)​

This virtue means to do things with perfection, beauty, and excellence, and to act benevolently. It also involves being conscious of God at all times.

  1. Charity: 55%
  2. Hope: 45%

Christian Repentance​

A continuous process of self-examination and turning towards God.

  1. Justice: 55%
  2. Fortitude: 45%

Asceticism​

Practicing self-denial to focus more fully on the spiritual life, often expressed through fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.

  1. Fortitude: 55%
  2. Hope: 45%

Tzedakah (Righteousness/Charity in Judaism)​

Often translated as charity, tzedakah is more broadly the concept of justice and righteousness achieved through acts of kindness and giving.

  1. Charity: 55%
  2. Justice: 45%

Nekkhamma (in Buddhism)​

renunciation

  1. Fortitude: 55%
  2. Prudence: 45%

Khanti (in Buddhism)​

patience, tolerance, forbearance, acceptance, endurance

  1. Temperance: 55%
  2. Fortitude: 45%

Upekkhā (in Buddhism)​

equanimity, serenity

  1. Faith, Clarity: 55%
  2. Temperance: 45%

Asteya (अस्तेय in Hinduism)​

Not stealing

  1. Temperance: 55%
  2. Abundance: 45%

Brahmacharya (ब्रह्मचर्य in Hinduism)​

Chastity, marital fidelity, sexual restraint

  1. Hope: 55%
  2. Temperance: 45%

Aparigraha (अपरिग्रहः in Hinduism)​

Non-avarice, non-possessiveness

  1. Charity: 55%
  2. Prudence: 45%

Arete (Excellence, Virtue in Classical Greece)​

It signifies the fulfillment of purpose or function: the act of living up to one's full potential.

  1. Fortitude: 55%
  2. Hope (fulfilled): 45%

Sophia (Wisdomin Classical Greece)​

Valued highly by philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, wisdom is the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.

  1. Justice: 55%
  2. Prudence: 45%

Xiao (孝, Filial Piety in Confucianism)​

This virtue represents respect, obedience, and care for one's parents and ancestors. It's a key aspect of family values in Confucianism.

  1. Composed: 100%

Zhong (忠, Loyalty in Confucianism)​

Loyalty in Confucianism involves being faithful to one’s superiors, friends, and the principles of ren and yi.

  1. Composed: 100%

Shù (恕, Reciprocity or Empathy in Confucianism)​

Often described as the "Golden Rule" of Confucianism, shu involves treating others as one would wish to be treated.

  1. Composed: 100%

frugality (俭; jiǎn in Confucianism)​

  1. Temperance: 55%
  2. Fortitude: 45%