History and system of literary virtueVirtue is considered one of the most important traits in human beings. By definition, virtue is the feeling of having moral excellence, of adopting a form of goodness and righteousness. It is about describing behavior that shows a high moral standard. The literary virtue system in society has come a long way. Different cultures throughout human history have developed different views and perspectives when trying to understand the virtue system. Literary virtue is transmitted from one generation to another through various avenues associated with literary works or through other means such as formal writing. .Embracing virtue does not necessarily mean that everyone has the same idea of ​​it. A study shows that literary virtue tends to be dynamic across the world. Many communities have different beliefs regarding virtue. For example, what may seem right in one culture may actually be wrong in a different culture, even to the point of being punished. The historical development of the literary virtue system is a concept that deeply emphasizes how the rules and consequences of certain actions led people to be able to differentiate between what is right and wrong in society . A perfect example of how virtue is an important tool in society is provided in various works by some authors. Based on Virgil's text, the Aneid is fundamentally more about virtue. Aenias is a hero who captures the audience as being too good to be true. It possesses all the virtues that the Romans most cherished in that particular era. Aeneas is considered courageous, kind, versatile, respectful of elders, gods and even ancestors (Virgil 28). It's a word...... middle of paper...... virtue. With this concept, it would possibly be easier to know the ways to solve contemporary problems that may arise due to these differences. Works CitedAquinas, St. Thomas. The cardinal virtues: Prudence, Justice, Courage and Temperance. New York: Hackett Publishing, 2005. Crossin, John W. Everyday Virtues. New Jersey: Paulist Press, 2002.Foot, Philippa. Virtues and vices and other essays in moral philosophy. California: University of California Press, 1978. Geach, Peter Thomas. The Virtues Stanton Lectures. Cambridge: CUP Archive, 1977. McCloskey, Deirdre N. Bourgeois Virtues: Ethics in the Age of Commerce. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2010. Peterson, Christopher. Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification. London: Oxford University Press, 2004. Virgil. The Aeneid. New York: Hackett Editions, 2005.