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The ethics and moral virtues of the Middle Ages were shaped by an intricate interplay between religion, philosophy, politics, and social structure. Medieval thought did not arise in a vacuum but was influenced heavily by earlier traditions, particularly Classical philosophy, with the teachings of Plato and Aristotle becoming central to later developments. The ethical concerns of the period, however, were predominantly framed by the Christian faith, which became the cornerstone of moral values throughout Europe during the medieval period. This period, roughly spanning from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century to the dawn of the Renaissance in the 14th century, was marked by significant theological, philosophical, and political shifts. Yet the common thread throughout was a shared emphasis on virtue, divine law, and the moral duties of individuals and communities.

In order to understand the ethics and moral virtues of the Middle Ages, one must first recognize the complexity and breadth of the concepts that defined medieval thought. The medieval period spanned a thousand years, and its ethical concerns were shaped by a variety of philosophical, theological, and social developments. To medieval thinkers, ethics was not merely a field of abstract inquiry; it was a practical and theological discipline that sought to guide the actions of individuals and communities toward a divine and moral end. The essential questions of ethics—What is good? What is virtuous? How does one lead a morally good life?—were explored not only through philosophical reasoning but through the teachings of the Church, the study of Scripture, and the application of Christian doctrine to everyday life.