Virtue Theory vs. Duty Theory: Which View is Better?
             The philosophers Aristotle and Kant have came up with theories that will forever generate a controversial perspective in the manner of how humans today should conduct their lives. The purpose of these theorist's objective is to somehow explain how people should lead their lives. The virtue-based moral theory of Aristotle demonstrates the idea that the foundation of morality is the development of good character traits or virtues. The duty-based moral theory of Kant is about achieving moral value and learning the duty that is to motivate our actions. In this paper, I hope to discuss and conclude which theory that I feel offers the most influential understanding in how a person should conduct his or her life.
             The Virtue-based moral theory of Aristotle presents many ideas on how people should live their lives. This theory presents the development of excellent character traits will transcend into a good foundation of morality. This can somehow be achieved by setting an example towards the youth on educating them on moral education since virtuous character traits are developed in one's youth; adults, therefore, are responsible for instilling virtues in the young. Virtues are the characteristic that a person of good character has. The aim for all human action is to achieve good so any virtuous is good. The virtuous characteristics
             When influencing a child to develop these character traits are neglected, the lowliness traits will increase. These bad traits otherwise called vices in cowardice, insensibility, injustice and vanity. The importance of developing these virtue traits is very vital into perfecting traits of character that enables us to live well in ourselves and in relation to others.
             Virtue theory judges that a person of good nature has virtues and lacks vices. Examples of virtues include courage, temperance, justice, fortitude, and truthfulness. Virtue theory ...