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An Introduction to the VirtueScience Philosophy
A basic summary and overview of the VirtueScience philosophy

Two Attitudes Regarding Truth
Be loyal to the truth over your own beliefs

Study the Logical Fallacies
The deeper our understanding of the logical fallacies the better we can avoid them

Redundant Vows and Their Effects
What are 'Redundant Vows' and how can they distort our ability to understand clearly?

Intelligence is not enough
Even with very high intelligence we may not understand truth if other factors distort our vision

Vices are a Resistance to Truth
The freer you are from vices such as laziness, self-deception, arrogance and so on are in a better position to understand truth clearly

There are Universal Unchanging Truths
There are an infinite number of eternal unchanging truths.

Mathematical Truths are Transcendental
Mathematical Truths cannot have been created by any God, Big bang or human mind.

Beliefs Only Arise in Semi-Consciousness
In complete unconsciousness there are no beliefs. In complete consciousness/knowledge there are no beliefs but instead a direct awareness of the facts. Only in semi-consciousness/partial knowledge do beliefs arise.

We are not our Beliefs
We are not our beliefs but that which is deeper. By disidentifying with beliefs we do not feel so defensive when our beliefs are rightfully challenged.

The Three Main Ways Towards Truth
The three main ways towards truth are: direct perception, logical inference and valid testimonies

The Two Kinds of Truth
There are two kinds of truth: transient truth and transcendental truth

Protecting and Enhancing our Mental Abilities
By correct nutrition and the avoidance of certain toxins we can protect and enhance our mental abilities

Character Flaws are the Root Cause of Humanity's Problems
There are many problems in the world but they all arise from a few root causes. Character flaws in individuals such as greed, resentments and hatreds lead to bad actions.

Study of the Virtues is Suitable for All
The virtues are suitable for both theists and atheists. They are like a unifying bridge between all religions and philosophies.

All Virtues are Within Every Being
You do not lack a single positive quality.Every virtue is within you.

Our Character can be Healed,Strengthened, Purified and Uplifted
it is possible to heal character and it is a worthy aim

The Opposite of a Virtue is another Virtue
Virtues come in pairs of complementary opposites.

The Opposite of One Extreme is Another Extreme
For example the opposite of a bath too hot is a bath too cold. The basic principle that the opposite of one extreme is another extreme is important for understanding the virtues

Virtue is the Middle Way Between Extremes
Virtue can be said to be is the midpoint between extremes. As it is free from 2 extremes it can be labeled with 2 virtue labels.

Every Virtue Supports and is Supported by Every Other Virtue
For example ideal bravery would also be patient, humble and determined etc. On the other hand ideal patience, humbleness and determination would also be brave.

Uplifting One Virtue Helps Uplift All the Other Virtues
As each virtue supports every other virtue to strengthen one helps strengthen them all.

Primordial Matter and Primordial Consciousness are Co-eternal

The Two Kinds of Happiness
There are 2 kinds of happiness: dependent happiness and independent happiness.

The Inner Witness is Unchanging
That which Perceives changes such as the coming and going of thoughts, feelings and sensations is itself unchanging.

There are 2 Main Scenarios: 'Generation' or 'Interface'
There are 2 main scenarios: either the chemical elements of the brain somehow generate consciousness or the chemical elements of the brain somehow interface with a center of consciousness.