ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Intellectual virtue

Hey kiddo! Today, we're going to talk about intellectual virtue, which is all about being really good at thinking, learning, and making good choices.

You know how you're really good at playing with your toys and being creative? That's a kind of skill, right? Well, intellectual virtue is a skill for grown-ups that helps them think really well, solve problems, and make good choices.

Now, just like how you practice playing with your toys to get better at it, grown-ups practice intellectual virtue by doing things like reading books, learning new things, and asking lots of questions. They also try to be open-minded and not just believe the first thing they hear, but think about it and question it to see if it makes sense.

Another important part of intellectual virtue is being honest and admitting when you don't know something. It's okay to not know the answer to everything! That's why grown-ups keep learning and asking questions.

So, to sum it up: intellectual virtue is like a superpower for grown-ups that helps them learn, think, and make good choices. They practice it by reading, learning new things, asking questions, being open-minded, and admitting when they don't know something.