Episode 15 – Character with Christian Miller

On today’s show, I talk with Christian Miller, author of The Character Gap and a professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University.  Miller talks about the virtues that make up a good character; honesty, courage, temperance, justice.  We discuss why character matters and how we can improve our character. Finally, we talk about the role that character plays in living the Good Life.

What You’ll Learn:

• What are the virtues that make up character?
• Why is character so important?
• How can we improve our character?
• The importance of having mentors and role models in our life?
• The role that character plays in living the Good Life.

Books & Resources

• The Character Gap:  How Good are We? By Christian Miller
• Review of The Character Gap in the WSJ

Connect with Christian Miller

• Christian’s Twitter Account
• Christian’s Website

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