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It traces character ethics from Aristotle and the evolution of virtue theories to modern frameworks like VIA. It also considers how religion and politics can both support and complicate adoption, recommending evaluation on independent merit. 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As character education becomes a more important part of training, it must translate across domains (e.g., philosophy, psychology, technology); disciplines (e.g., research, clinical care); and specialties (e.g., obstetrics and gynaecologist, psychiatry, neurosurgery) . Although in this article we focus primarily on physicians and physicians-in-training, character education needs also to support interprofessional collaboration (e.g., nurses, advanced practice providers, social workers) . Character education should embrace tenets of medical education: practicing the principle of beneficence, valuing evidencebased medicine, focusing on patient-centred care, embracing inclusive excellence, fostering a sense of belonging, and supporting the well-being of all.  \nA historical perspective  \nWriting around 350 B.C., Aristotle is widely credited with providing the first holistic description of the importance of a person's character [ 1]. This early description helped create the branch of moral philosophy that emphasises an individual's character and virtues in assessing ethical behaviour. Moral philosophy posits three general theories of ethics, which focus on character development (virtue ethics); rules (deontology); and consequences (consequentialism). Since Aristotle's initial description, the study of character has evolved. Given this history, it is no surprise that the literature is vast, complex, and filled with intellectual disagreement. For example, some advocate for an evolved ‘neo-Aristotelian’ approach while others believe that a pro-social psychology-based approach is preferable [2]. Fortunately, there is consensus on the need for people to behave in an ethical manner.  \nIn medicine, as in other fields, character education is primarily concerned with supporting people in developing moral and ethical behaviour that is aligned with societal expectations as well as professional expectations. Character virtues and traits have been characterised in various ways. For example, Peterson and Seligman developed the Values in Action (VIA) project that both classified character virtues and traits as well as evaluated them using various tools and participant age groups [3] .  \nIn considering the field of character development, one aspect that has, paradoxically, both helped and hindered the field of character development is how most of the world's major religions ascribe to virtue ethics. Undeniably, the religious adoption of virtue ethics has led to wide propagation. For some, this alignment has enhanced their own endorsement, and for others, this association has led to rejection and mistrust. Historically, there are many examples of how religion and public health intersect leading to a similar standoff between endorsers and rejectors. For example, in her book, Ultimate Fitness: The Questfor Truth About Health and Exercise, science journalist Gina Kolata described how in the middle of the nineteenth century, American doctors were deeply concerned with decreasing rates of physical activity as more people moved into cities [4]. Kolata explains that exercise was promoted as being good for the spirit and character (i.e., a moral obligation). So-called ‘muscular Christianity’ gained prominence at the end of the 19th century, for instance, as reflected in the rise of bicycling, an activity that promised physical as well as spiritual growth. Today, health professionals neither encourage nor discourage exercise based on any historical association with religion. Instead, they endorse physical activity based on its innate health benefits. Indeed, many religions adopt various practices that support the health and well-being of their followers.  \nSince politics and religion often overlap, it is not surprising that, like the religious examples above, politi","cbCaiu7FE9nyuGsv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu7FE9nyuGsv","pdf",285641,"English","# Introduction\n# A historical perspective\n# Modern character education","[{\"question\":\"What core principles does the article say character education should embrace in medical training?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights beneficence, evidence-based medicine, patient-centred care, inclusive excellence, fostering belonging, and supporting well-being for all.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the article describe the historical roots of character education?\",\"answer\":\"It credits Aristotle’s early holistic description of character and notes that the study has since evolved, with debates across approaches to ethics and character development.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the article discuss religion and politics in relation to character education?\",\"answer\":\"Because intersections with virtue ethics can both promote acceptance and trigger rejection or mistrust, the article argues character education should be assessed by its own merit rather than set aside solely due to these overlaps.\"}]","The evolution of character education in medicine | PDF",1790744931,13]