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Aristotle’s Theory of the Virtues of Temperance, Courage, and Generosity as Part of a Universal Model for Leadership Practices Today

In: Leadership through the Classics

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  • Martha C. Beck

    (Lyon College)

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Aristotle’s theory of the virtues of self-control, courage, and generosity are still applicable to good leadership practices today. These virtues are crucial in this context because they are connected to the most basic human drives: self-control in relation to eating, drinking, and sex; courage in relation to situations involving various fears; and generosity, the virtue in relation to sharing valuable things with others. Although these virtues tend to be considered personal, they play a crucial role in the development of every social and political institution, including large and small businesses. Aristotle’s model of human excellence is one good starting point for developing a universal model of good leadership.

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  • Martha C. Beck, 2012. "Aristotle’s Theory of the Virtues of Temperance, Courage, and Generosity as Part of a Universal Model for Leadership Practices Today," Springer Books, in: Gregory P. Prastacos & Fuming Wang & Klas Eric Soderquist (ed.), Leadership through the Classics, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 147-159, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-642-32445-1_10
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-32445-1_10
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