Conservatives rightly recognize that the common good, and thus a coherent politics, requires a shared definition of virtue derived from a shared moral vision and set of values, which in turn must reflect the traditions and character of the nation and its culture. To support human flourishing, that definition of virtue must be one that gives purpose and meaning to life. That purpose and meaning must arise from the fulfillment of obligations and duties rather than merely the enjoyment of privileges and rights, constraining individual behavior and orienting it toward cooperative and productive pursuits.
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