Cardinalism
The Kardinalismus is a concept of Christian ethics . He subordinates the natural virtues to the theological virtues .
The four cardinal natural or philosophical virtues mentioned in Plato's book Politeia are
- Sophia (wisdom)
- Andreia (bravery)
- Sophrosyne (prudence) and
- Dikaiosyne (justice)
In cardinalism, these are assigned and subordinated to the theological and supernatural virtues of faith, hope and love.
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- Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Weltbild Verlag, Augsburg 1992, ISBN 3-89350-167-3