History and system of literary virtues Virtue is considered one of the most important characteristics of the human being. By definition, virtue is the feeling of possessing moral excellence, adopting a form of goodness and righteousness. It involves portraying behavior that displays a high level of moral standard. The system of literary virtues in society has come a long way. Different cultures throughout human history have developed different views and perspectives in attempting to understand the virtue system. Literary virtue is transmitted from one generation to another through various ways associated with literary works or other ways such as formal writing. .Embracing virtue does not necessarily mean that everyone has the same idea about it. The study shows that literary virtue tends to be dynamic throughout the world. Many communities have different beliefs about virtue. For example, what may seem right in one particular culture may conversely be wrong in another culture, to the point of being punished. The historical development of the system of literary virtues is a concept that profoundly emphasizes how the rules and consequences of certain acts have led people to be able to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong in society. A perfect example of how virtue is an important tool in society is seen in various works of some authors. Based on Virgil's text, the Aneid is fundamentally more about virtue. Aenias is a hero who captivates audiences because he is too good to be true. It possesses all the virtues most appreciated by the Romans at that particular time. Aeneas is considered brave, kind, talented, respectful of elders, gods, and even ancestors (Virgil 28). He is a word... middle of paper... virtue. With this concept, it would ultimately be easier for one to know ways to solve contemporary problems that may arise due to these differences. Works Cited Thomas Aquinas. The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance. New York: Hackett Publishing, 2005. Crossin, John W. Everyday Virtues. New Jersey: Paulist Press, 2002.Foot, Philippa. Virtues and vices and other essays on moral philosophy. carlifornia: University of California Press, 1978. Geach, Peter Thomas. The Virtues Stanton lectures. Cambridge: CUP Archive, 1977.McCloskey, Deirdre N. The Bourgeois Virtues: Ethics for an Age of Commerce. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2010. Peterson, Christopher. Character strengths and virtues: a manual and a classification. London: Oxford University Press, 2004. Virgil. The Aeneid. New York: Hackett Publishing, 2005.