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ERIC Number: EJ517019
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0305-7240
The Primacy of Virtue in Children's Moral Development.
Putman, Daniel
Journal of Moral Education, v24 n2 p175-83 May 1995
Contends that the concept of levels of moral maturity in psychology focuses on character formation in children's development. Asserts that virtue theory in ethics can be helpful in pointing out the ethical implications of current work with children. Argues for the usefulness of ancient ethical concepts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Individual Development, Integrity, Moral Development, Moral Values, Psychology, Role of Education, Social Values, Sociocultural Patterns
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers; Policymakers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Aristotle; Moral Education