The Character Project
Another interdisciplinary project related to virtue and character is under way at Wake Forest University, funded by a grant from the Templeton Foundation. The Character Project, under the direction of Dr. Christian Miller, is described as follows: The past 30 years have seen a resurgence of interest in character, particularly in the areas of psychology, … Read more
The Arete Project at the University of Chicago
Under the leadership of Jean Bethke Elshtain, the University of Chicago organized the Science of Virtues Research Network and the Arete Project. Here’s a description of the project from its website: In order to advance a new interdisciplinary investigation on the topic of the virtues, the University of Chicago implemented a Request for Proposals (RFP) … Read more
