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natural virtues

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natural virtues
pl n
(Christian Religious Writings / Theology) (esp among the scholastics) those virtues of which man is capable without direct help from God, specifically justice, temperance, prudence, and fortitude Compare theological virtues


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Monterey is a place which apart from its historical importance is known for its natural virtues making one of the popular tourist destinations This place is well known for its magnificent coastline which attracts thousands of visitors from worldwide every year Monterey is a place which apart from its historical importance is known for its natural virtues making one of the popular tourist destinations.
These four virtues are known as the 'cardinal virtues,' since all other natural virtues hinge on these four.
Full human development accordingly requires both natural virtues (temperance, courage, justice, and prudence) and theological virtues (faith, hope, and, above all, charity; their meaning for Aquinas differs from most contemporary definitions).
 
 
 
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