Ideas from 'On the Concept of Character' by Simone Weil [1941], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Late Philosophical Writings' by Weil,Simone [Notre Dame 2015,978-0-268-04150-2]].

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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character

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The concept of character is at the centre of morality

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We see our character as a restricting limit, but also as an unshakable support

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We don't see character in a single moment, but only over a period of time

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We modify our character by placing ourselves in situations, or by attending to what seems trivial