Virtue ethicists are philosophers who focus on the role of character and virtue in ethical decision-making, as opposed to merely considering the consequences of actions (as in consequentialism) or adhering to a set of rules or duties (as in deontology). The tradition of virtue ethics originates from ancient philosophy, particularly with thinkers like Aristotle, who emphasized the importance of developing good character traits, or virtues, to live a fulfilling and morally good life.
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