Can Virtue Be Taught?

Moral virtue is learned by repetition; intellec- tual virtue can be taught and is the appropriate concern of the schools. Moral virtue is acquired, if it is acquired at all, at a very early age.

Can virtue be taught Aristotle?

Moral Education

Aristotle is quite clear that he does not think virtue can be taught in a classroom or by means of argument. ... According to Aristotle, virtue is something learned through constant practice that begins at a young age.

Are virtues innate or learned?

Virtues are acquired character traits; they are not inborn or learned through reason. Unlike intellectual or physical characteristics, moral virtues are habits we acquire by practicing them and emulating exceptionally virtuous people or especially virtuous actions. Through practice we may acquire virtuous character.