Cheshire Calhoun | Standing for Something

question 73

Multiple Choice

Cheshire Calhoun | Standing for Something
Calhoun presents the differences between personal and social virtues as well as those that are both. Integrity, according to Calhoun, is best understood as a social virtue, since much that is relevant to integrity cannot be explained merely from a personal point of view. She explains why hypocrisy, the shame of failure, and our support of the courageous are all best understood within the context of our relation to others in society.
-When integrity is considered to be a ___________, it concerns preserving our character and using our best judgment with others.

• A) self-identity
• B) personal virtue
• C) social virtue
• D) moral value

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