Which description best defines Virtue Ethics?

• A. Natural Law theory
• B. Deontology
• C. Act-utilitarianism
• D. Virtue Ethics

Answer: (D)

Virtue Ethics focuses on character and the kind of person you should strive to be. It centers on developing good dispositions—virtues like courage, honesty, and justice—and living a life aimed at human flourishing (often called eudaimonia). Moral judgment comes from what a virtuous person would do in a situation, guided by practical wisdom and a cultivated character, rather than simply following rules or calculating the best consequences of a single act. This stands in contrast to Natural Law, which ties morality to nature and purpose; Deontology, which emphasizes duties and rules; and Act-utilitarianism, which judges actions by their immediate outcomes.