Some philosophers have argued that, because of the power of the situation, it is unwise to spend too much attention/effort on the cultivation of virtuous character traits (if you're interested, one such argument can be found here ). After all, if situation trumps character on a regular basis, then character traits aren't an effective means to achieving good actions. Do you agree with this view? If so, how do you think we might better ensure that persons behave in morally appropriate/pro-social ways?If not, then what is the error in situationist thinking? What could be an example of our own current situation? Would it serve as an obstacle to the manifestation of virtue? How might one bring themself to be more aware of this moment-by-moment basis?

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Some philosophers have argued that, because of the power of the situation, it is unwise to spend too much attention/effort on the cultivation of virtuous character traits (if you're interested, one such argument can be found here ). After all, if situation trumps character on a regular basis, then character traits aren't an effective means to achieving good actions. Do you agree with this view?


If so, how do you think we might better ensure that persons behave in morally appropriate/pro-social ways?If not, then what is the error in situationist thinking?


What could be an example of our own current situation? Would it serve as an obstacle to the manifestation of virtue? How might one bring themself to be more aware of this moment-by-moment basis?

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