A634.6.3.RB - What are Virtues
The results of my PBS (2002) virtue
quiz are that "You made some very virtuous choices. You chose the answers
that closely reflected Ben's own self-improvement plan. Although Franklin gave
up on his formal effort to be more virtuous, he devoted much of his life to
self-improvement. You've made a good start on that yourself." I'm not
really sold from the results of this quiz because I don't feel as though I
follow them as extreme as the quiz questions behold. I could sway either way on
a few of the questions and probably operate in the grays with most. I
definitely try to find good in all of my actions and try even harder too
overtly do no wrong, but I also believe that life needs to be enjoyed from time
to time: I think that's what gives us our sanity. The straight edge life is
great on paper but hard to sustain.
The
areas the quiz identified that I need work are on are as follows:
Temperance:
As a young man, Ben tried not to drink too much. Maybe you should consider
being the designated driver next time you go out partying. I definitely limit
my exposure to "party" but when it's time to party, unfortunately
Frank the tank tends to show up... I think everyone needs to let loose for
their sanity's sake and for me I definitely know how to let it go. At a younger
age I was actually more self aware of my behaviors because I cared way too much
about fitting in and how others viewed me. Nowadays, definitely don't care as
much and can letter rip tater chip!
Moderation:
Ben enjoyed a good meal with the best of them, but believed that extremes could
be harmful. Maybe you should eat and drink a little less next Thanksgiving.
When it comes to 99% of things in my life I very much embody moderation, but
when it's time to party and feast for the holidays, I tend to give it a full
send! I love to eat the holiday food and reserve my gluttony to only a few
special occasions.
Sincerity: This virtue wasn't in my list of
areas I need to improve but think that this virtue is the door for all virtues
to follow. If you aren't sincere with your interactions and come across as being
superficial, then most likely all subsequent actions will probably be seen as being
disingenuous. I think that you can also see a piece of this virtue in just
about every other one and it sort-of keeps all others honest.
This was definitely a cool
assessment even though pretty superficial, but rather a great way to self
reflect and speak about your personal demons inside. I think all too often folks
aren't either self-aware enough or willing to share their demons and harboring
those feelings don't allow others to find similarities. We all like to
"think" we are good people but could greatly benefit from some introspective
criticism. We need to be very good version of our potential in order to
influence others to find theirs.
LaFollette, H. (2007). The Practice of Ethics. Malden, MA: Blackwell.
PBS. (2002). Virtue quiz. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/benfranklin/exp_virtue_results.html?a=234444441444
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