Intellectual Virtue
In conjunction with units on the Renaissance and Exploration. Wonder about the unknown. Speculative courage—the courage to ask questions. Seeking truth through objective means. Willingness to experiment. Humility in the face of facts. Reasoning to result. |
"To approach a problem with prejudice is to close the door to knowledge." - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
"One ought, every day at least, to read a good poem, see a good picture." -Goethe |
DECEMBER
Beauty & Goodness
Special focus on the stories and lives of those who have sought to embody the good in their art. Tie in with unit on the Renaissance unit. |
JANUARY
Resolution
Having the will and resolve to act on behalf of a good end. |
"True courage is not the brutal force of vulgar heroes, but the firm resolve of virtue or reason." -Alfred North Whitehead |
"The most useful virtue is patience." -John Dewey |
APRIL
Patience & Understanding
Seeking the counsel of others. Pursuing insight. |