... as moral philosophers have come to recognize virtue ethics as a distinct type of ethical theory, a less distorting taxonomy of ethical theories is now possible. Virtue ethic theories have features in common with consequentialist and deontological theories, but are distinct from either. Like consequentialist theories, a virtue ethic may be said to define right in terms of good, i.e., the good of human ... 31) We approve their trust in others, especially adults. Trust is essential for cooperation, which a child needs to grow physically and psychologically.(32) But we also encourage it (and...

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