Apr 16, 2023 · We will discuss what our conceptualization of moral identity motivation adds to extant models of virtue acquisition and in this way, demonstrate the relevance of the proposed framework for virtue theory. Moral character educators should ensure that the school and classroom environments are teaching the right intuitions that promote prosocial behavior, virtue, and moral identity development. Jan 11, 2024 · This chapter discusses the field of moraldevelopment and explores what this research field can tell us about virtuedevelopment, which is a relatively neglected topic in virtue theory. Oct 6, 2024 · This article examines the changing role these emotions play over the course of virtuedevelopment. It assesses how emulation and shame support growth in virtue, as emotional ‘training wheels’ for virtue, and explores how these emotions appear differently in virtuous agent. Nov 26, 2025 · Drawing from recent research in moral psychology, affective science, and trauma-informed education, we highlight how carefully designed classroom practices can foster these emotions while honoring students’ autonomy and safeguarding their emotional well-being. At the heart of moral excellence lies the intricate interplay of psychological processes that foster the development of virtues. These virtues, often seen as the pillars of character, are not merely traits one is born with but are cultivated through deliberate practice and reflection. Jul 18, 2003 · In what follows we sketch four distinct forms taken by contemporary virtue ethics, namely, a) eudaimonist virtue ethics, b) agent-based and exemplarist virtue ethics, c) target-centered virtue ethics, and d) Platonistic virtue ethics.