Fourth, aretaic ethics is a category of ethics that focuses on the virtues produced in individuals, not the morality of specific acts. Also known as virtue theory, it is growing in popularity today. The term aretaic is taken from a Greek term that is translated “virtue.” Recognizing that there is more to the moral life than simply making right decisions, many people believe that matters of virtue and character are equally, if not more, important than the way in which we resolve moral dilemmas. When