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Be magnificent – it’s a virtue!

New research on the nature of human happiness and how we can flourish, via the ancient philosopher Aristotle’s account of the virtue of ‘magnificence’.  

Date
12 May 2026
Category
Research

John Stuart Mill Cup

Students from schools across the country will take part in the annual ethics debating tournament at the University.

Date
30 May 2019
Category
Community

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