379. What are the principal human virtues?
(Comp 379) The principal human virtues are called the cardinal virtues, under which
all the other virtues are grouped and which are the hinges of a virtuous life.
The cardinal virtues are: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
“In brief”
(CCC 1834) The human virtues are
stable dispositions of the intellect and the will that govern our acts, order
our passions, and guide our conduct in accordance with reason and faith. They
can be grouped around the four cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude,
and temperance.
To deepen and
explain
(CCC 1805) Four virtues play a
pivotal role and accordingly are called "cardinal"; all the others
are grouped around them. They are: prudence, justice, fortitude, and
temperance. "If anyone loves righteousness, [Wisdom's] labors are virtues;
for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice, and courage" (Wis 8:7).
These virtues are praised under other names in many passages of Scripture.
Reflection
(CCC 1780)
The dignity of the human person implies and requires uprightness of moral conscience. Conscience includes the perception
of the principles of morality (synderesis); their application in the given
circumstances by practical discernment of reasons and goods; and finally
judgment about concrete acts yet to be performed or already performed. The
truth about the moral good, stated in the law of reason, is recognized
practically and concretely by the prudent
judgment of conscience. We call that man prudent who chooses in conformity
with this judgment.
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