Jan 06 2009
On the Growth of Virtue through Education
If you consider what are called the virtues in mankind, you will find their growth is assisted by education and cultivation.
–Xenophon
Virtues are placed in our hearts and consciences by nature, by our very creation we are endowed with natural law in our hearts. As we grow, our consciences guide us to the greater good for mankind and for the world around us.
Education is a part of this important process. For as we become aware of and reflective upon the virtues, this goodness within ourselves, we can enrich these qualities by learning more, but practicing, by noting the importance of such goodness to all involved.
If virtue is pleasing to the Almighty, then growth by education and cultivation of these is that much more pleasing. The only pitfall we must avoid is to place education above virtue - for then we have missed the point.
