Websites

The websites below contain useful information related to educating for intellectual virtues and character education in general:

What are intellectual virtues?

Intellectual virtues are the deep personal qualities or character strengths of a good thinker or learner. They include qualities like curiosity, open-mindedness, intellectual courage, and intellectual tenacity. Intellectual virtues differ from natural cognitive abilities like raw intelligence or IQ. With the right steps, and in a suitable environment, anyone can grow in intellectual virtues. To learn more about this process, click on the "Virtues in Practice" tab above.