Virtue in Society

[da_nolo]

“Social responsibility above the level of family, or at most of tribe, requires imagination-- devotion, loyalty, all the higher virtues – which a man must develop himself; if he has them forced down him, he will vomit them out.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers

silly quote, but seemingly true.

how might virtue be taught and produced w/in a society of lost and backwards sheep?

 

[wmw]

This is why the secular, left have captured education at every level; so, they can teach the teachable and exclude from them Christian virtues. We need to expand and greatly reduce the expense of a Catholic education and reform our Universities.

 

[Filippo_Bruno]

By the time people make it to university, it is too late. Parents and family must be the teachers of virtue; they cannot pass responsibility to a school, whether secular or not.

 

[edwest2]

Robert Heinlein has written some great science fiction but he didn’t like the idea of religion or the apparently Christian ideas he was taught about God. Too bad.

Virtue in society requires each one of us to use our individual talents, however small, for the betterment of all. And that requires a secure foundation.

Peace,
Ed

 

[Qoeleth]

“Social responsibility above the level of family, or at most of tribe, requires imagination-- devotion, loyalty, all the higher virtues – which a man must develop himself; if he has them forced down him, he will vomit them out.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers

silly quote, but seemingly true.

how might virtue be taught and produced w/in a society of lost and backwards sheep?

As educators, we can put forward different ways of looking at things, and, most importantly, give learners the vocabulary and techniques necessary to question and construct. If provided with enough intellectual ‘tools’, each person will engage in a search for truth for themselves.

 

[Linusthe2nd]

“Social responsibility above the level of family, or at most of tribe, requires imagination-- devotion, loyalty, all the higher virtues – which a man must develop himself; if he has them forced down him, he will vomit them out.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Starship Troopers

silly quote, but seemingly true.

how might virtue be taught and produced w/in a society of lost and backwards sheep?

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church first. vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Then put it all into practice.

I don’t think you will get much from watching or reading fantasy.

 

[da_nolo]

Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church first. vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Then put it all into practice.

lead by example…good idea. especially since at the end of the day - no matter what - you are still in good standing.

I don’t think you will get much from watching or reading fantasy.

I would argue that. ‘fantasy’ or fiction of any sort - though produced by the person - may very well be similar to parables. it would be important to understand author perspective & purpose. in most case it is not to guarantee an educational reinforcement or some sort of persuasive argument (in which one would agree w/ author). However, a means to understand perspective, issues, and self understanding (as in our own values).

to give example:
Within the book “Starship Troopers” there is a ‘conversation’ on discipline: concept of society’s role on punishment (including minors); importance to it; and even govt. position to provide ‘rights’ which are seemingly not inherited (according to the story).

with imagination and reason, we can clarify our own position on such issues which directly effect our understanding of today and our participation in society.