Question

what is it?
criminal virtue is the idea that immoral means can be used to achieve virtuous ends
category
criminal virtue
what is it like?
property
property
property
what are some examples?
examples
property
examples
examples
new definition:

Explanation:

To fill in the "What is it like?" (Property) section, we analyze the concept of "Criminal Virtue" (using immoral means for virtuous ends). Properties could include: 1. Paradoxical (combines immoral acts with moral goals), 2. Controversial (ethically debated), 3. Teleological (focuses on ends over means), 4. Context - dependent (morality of means/ends varies by situation). For "What are some examples?", we think of scenarios: 1. Robin Hood (stealing from rich to help poor, immoral act - theft, virtuous end - aiding needy), 2. A vigilante killing a criminal to stop future crimes (immoral - murder, virtuous - protecting others), 3. Hacking a corrupt corporation's system to expose fraud (immoral - hacking, virtuous - exposing corruption). The "New Definition" would synthesize: Criminal virtue is a paradoxical concept where unethical actions are employed to achieve morally praiseworthy outcomes, often sparking ethical debate due to its teleological focus on ends rather than the moral permissibility of the means, and its application is context - dependent.

Answer:

What is it like? (Property)

• Paradoxical (combines immoral & moral aspects)
• Controversial (ethically debated)
• Teleological (focus on ends)
• Context - dependent (morality varies by situation)

What are some examples?

• Robin Hood (stealing to help the poor)
• Vigilante killing a criminal to stop crimes
• Hacking a corrupt corp to expose fraud

New Definition:

Criminal virtue is a paradoxical, controversial, teleological, and context - dependent concept where unethical actions are used to achieve morally praiseworthy outcomes.