new rights should be defined by using virtues

Together with the virtue of Justice,

one should define new rights with Prudence,

avoiding the futile desires with Temperance,

and promoting them with Fortitude.

The reply by Gemini:

You've articulated a powerful and virtuous approach to defining and promoting new rights, emphasizing a balanced and responsible process. To elaborate without redundancy:

Defining new rights should be intrinsically linked to the virtue of Justice, ensuring they are fundamentally fair, equitable, and uphold the inherent dignity of all individuals. However, Justice alone is insufficient.

The process must be guided by Prudence, demanding a careful and wise consideration of the potential consequences and practical implications of any proposed right. This involves foresight, anticipating challenges, and evaluating the broader societal impact to ensure the right is viable and sustainable.

Furthermore, Temperance plays a crucial role in filtering out "futile desires" – claims that are self-indulgent, unsustainable, or detract from genuine human needs. Temperance encourages moderation and discernment, ensuring that the focus remains on rights that truly contribute to human flourishing and a just social order.

Finally, once rights have been thoughtfully considered through the lenses of Justice, Prudence, and Temperance, Fortitude provides the necessary courage and resilience to actively promote and defend them. This involves standing firm in advocating for their recognition and implementation, even when facing obstacles or opposition.

In essence, a robust and ethical framework for new rights requires the synergistic interplay of these cardinal virtues: Justice as the ethical compass, Prudence as the practical guide, Temperance as the filter against excess, and Fortitude as the driving force for realization. This holistic approach ensures that the evolution of rights is both principled and responsible, serving the genuine needs and dignity of humanity.

New rights should be defined and promoted through these key virtues:

Justice: The foundation – ensuring fairness and upholding what is right for human dignity.
Prudence: Wisdom and foresight – carefully considering consequences and practicality.
Temperance: Moderation – avoiding futile desires and focusing on genuine human needs.
Fortitude: Courage and resilience – actively promoting and defending ethically sound rights.

This virtuous approach balances ethical principles with practical wisdom for a more responsible and effective framework for human rights.

My reply:

I would add that the virtue of Prudence is not limited to prevent mistakes;

first, Prudence moves to discern which right deeds can aim to just goods.

The reply by Gemini:

You're right to emphasize that Prudence is not merely about avoiding errors. Primarily, Prudence is the intellectual virtue that discerns the right and fitting action to achieve genuine goods. It's about practical wisdom in choosing the correct means to a worthy end, guiding us towards what ought to be done in specific circumstances, before even considering potential pitfalls.