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Αρετή
In philosophy, virtue signifies moral excellence or a character trait deemed to be morally good. It is a disposition to act in the right manner, often conceptualized as a mean between extremes of deficiency and excess. Plato and Aristotle are central figures in the philosophical discussion of virtue.
Examples in context
Η δικαιοσύνη θεωρείται η ύψιστη αρετή.
Justice is considered the highest virtue.
Η ανδρεία είναι μια σημαντική αρετή.
Courage is an important virtue.
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