Question

there are 4 cardinal virtues or human virtues. they are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. to understand what to do for the assignment, you must read all of the following information through to the end before starting your assignment.

1. prudence is the virtue that helps us think clearly and practically to figure out the right or good thing to do in every situation and to choose the right means of achieving or reaching it.
2. justice is the virtue that is made up of a persons constant and firm willpower to give their righteous due to god and neighbor.
3. fortitude is the virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and dependable in the pursuit of the good.
4. temperance is the moral virtue that balances the attraction of lesser good things or pleasures and provides proper context for how best to balance the use of the things in the world.

now, create two examples for each of 4 virtues. that is a total of 8 examples all together, about how you as a 7th grader can practice these virtues in your daily life.

Explanation:

Each example is tailored to a 7th grader's daily life, aligned with the definition of each cardinal virtue.

Answer:

1. Prudence Examples:

• Taking 5 minutes to plan homework order (hardest first) instead of rushing into easy tasks, to avoid last-minute stress.
• Asking a teacher for clarification on a confusing math problem before trying to solve it, rather than guessing and making mistakes.

1. Justice Examples:

• Letting a classmate who missed school borrow your notes, instead of keeping them to yourself, since they deserve to catch up.
• Following classroom rules (like raising your hand to speak) just as strictly as you expect others to, to treat everyone fairly.

1. Fortitude Examples:

• Volunteering to read aloud in class even though you’re nervous, because you know practicing will help you get better.
• Continuing to study for a science test even after failing a practice quiz, instead of giving up, to work toward a good grade.

1. Temperance Examples:

• Limiting video game time to 1 hour after finishing homework, instead of playing all evening, to balance fun and responsibilities.
• Choosing a piece of fruit instead of a second candy bar at lunch, to balance enjoying treats with healthy habits.