Mere Christianityintermediate
According to C. S. Lewis in Mere Christianity, how does repeated action lead to the formation of a virtue? Arrange the steps in the correct chronological order from first to last.
Answer
A person performs an individual just or temperate act., The person perseveres in repeating similar good actions over time., Repeated practice develops a steady and dependable quality of character., That formed quality of character is what is properly called a virtue.
Explanation
### The order
1. A person performs a just or temperate action: the practice begins with particular choices.
2. The person repeats such actions: repetition trains habits and capacities.
3. Practice forms a dependable quality of character: the person becomes more reliably able to act well.
4. The formed quality is a virtue: Lewis distinguishes character from a single successful deed.
### Remember
A virtuous action is an event; virtue is the character formed through practice.
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