The Virtues

This Very Short Introduction audiobook explores the enduring concept of virtues across different cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts, from Aristotle and Confucius to Christian theology and Renaissance art. It examines various types of virtues—moral, intellectual, and theological—as well as the capital vices, and discusses their importance in moral life and personal development. The presentation considers how virtues serve as meaningful alternatives to simple rule-following, highlighting their connection to our emotions, desires, and rational capacities.