Welcome to the categories of virtues.blog, your comprehensive resource dedicated to exploring virtues through the lens of Structural Virtues Theory (SVT), by Dr. Marcus Roe, and its practical applications in all areas of life. This page organises all posts related to virtues, offering deep insights into how virtues develop, interact, and guide human behaviour, thought, and culture.

At the heart of SVT lies Reason, conceptualised as being made up of twelve distinct skills organised into three aspects; Honesty, Analysis, and Perseverance in the four moments: Awareness, Propriety, Morality, and Spirit. These twelve virtues, with Reason itself as the thirteenth, form a structured framework for understanding moral and intellectual excellence.

SVT posits that virtues develop through repeated, deliberate action, shaped by personality preferences and refined by experience. The interplay between these virtues is dynamic; they interlink and propel growth together in concert, forming a coherent whole. For example, Magnanimity, emerging from Awareness in the Honesty aspect, initiates virtue development and fosters Honour, which values the general good. Temperance then acts as a regulatory force to restrict dishonourable actions, while Loyalty recognises and upholds honour in others.

The theory divides virtues into two main domains: the Pre-Logos domain (Virtues One through Five) and the Logos domain (Virtues Six through Twelve). The Pre-Logos domain focuses on foundational virtues like Magnanimity and Honour that establish identity, moral alignment, and harmony. The Logos domain addresses virtues such as Patience, Prudence, Ethics, Justice, Courage, and Willpower, which govern social relations, ethical stability, and personal fulfillment through community and universal order.

SVT also integrates a number-based mnemonic system, linking virtues to philosophical numeric relationships, enhancing understanding and memorability. The theory emphasises the importance of balancing different domains: Kratos (primitive community needs such as rules and self-definition), Telos (purpose and craft), and Eros (relationships). These are essential to maintaining spiritual and psychological equilibrium. Excessive focus on any one domain risks imbalance, whereas balanced Logos domain contains all, which makes its residency foster wisdom, courage, justice, and ultimately fulfilment.

These blog categories highlight the virtues’ natures, their places within the structural framework, and practical application in daily life, leadership, and community engagement. By engaging with SVT and Resurrexit Spiritus Phenomenology, readers gain powerful tools for personal growth, ethical decision-making, and cultivating a resilient, virtuous character that thrives within society’s complexities. Whether you are new to virtue ethics or seeking to deepen your understanding, virtues.blog and 24K Journal offer a rich and structured path toward mastering the art of virtuous living.