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Full Idea
I argue that intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue.
Gist of Idea
Intellectual virtues are forms of moral virtue
Source
Linda Trinkaus Zagzebski (Virtues of the Mind [1996], II Intro)
Book Ref
Zagzebski,Linda: 'Virtues of the Mind' [CUP 1996], p.77
A Reaction
This contrasts with Sosa, who seems to think intellectual virtues are just the most efficient ways of reaching the truth. I like Zabzebski's approach a lot, though we are in a very small minority. I love her book. We have epistemic and moral duties.