How a Roman Philosopher Changed What "Virtue" Means

Psychology Today | 18.12.2025 03:54
When someone describes a person as "virtuous," what image comes to mind? For many of us, the word evokes a kind of quiet moral propriety — someone who follows the rules, avoids temptation, stays on the straight and narrow. In its most diminished sense, "virtue" historically referred to female chastity.