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Muhammadipouya F, Biklarey F. Educational Analysis of Moral Virtues in Higher Education from the Perspective of John Nixon. Int. J. Ethics Soc 2026; 7 (4) :22-33
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1- Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran , muhammadipouya@basu.ac.ir
2- M.A Student, History and Philosophy of Education, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
2- M.A Student, History and Philosophy of Education, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran
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Introduction: The primary aim of this article is to explicate the key role of universities in cultivating moral virtues and promoting a moral culture within society. Nixon believes that universities ought to become environments for nurturing human virtues such as social justice, civic responsibility, honesty, authenticity, and magnanimity.
Material and Methods: This study adopts a qualitative approach to the educational analysis of moral virtues in higher education from John Nixon’s perspective. To elucidate moral virtues from Nixon’s viewpoint, the “conceptual analysis method” is employed. The textual corpus of the present study is Nixon’s book Towards a Virtuous University. In addition, sources related to the ethical conditions of higher education systems - such as scholarly articles and research reports - are examined. Data collection tools include library resources, academic documents, and Nixon’s works.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of promoting these virtues within higher education and creating ethically oriented learning environments. This can lead to the cultivation of committed and responsible individuals capable of active participation in building a more ethical society. Overall, the study underscores the significance of fostering moral virtues in universities and academic environments, as well as the role of these institutions in enhancing the moral culture of society.
Material and Methods: This study adopts a qualitative approach to the educational analysis of moral virtues in higher education from John Nixon’s perspective. To elucidate moral virtues from Nixon’s viewpoint, the “conceptual analysis method” is employed. The textual corpus of the present study is Nixon’s book Towards a Virtuous University. In addition, sources related to the ethical conditions of higher education systems - such as scholarly articles and research reports - are examined. Data collection tools include library resources, academic documents, and Nixon’s works.
Conclusion: The findings emphasize the importance of promoting these virtues within higher education and creating ethically oriented learning environments. This can lead to the cultivation of committed and responsible individuals capable of active participation in building a more ethical society. Overall, the study underscores the significance of fostering moral virtues in universities and academic environments, as well as the role of these institutions in enhancing the moral culture of society.
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Received: 2025/05/23 | Accepted: 2025/07/2 | Published: 2026/01/4
Received: 2025/05/23 | Accepted: 2025/07/2 | Published: 2026/01/4
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