Renae has three brothers. Over the course of a weekend, she observed them in different situations with the new neighbors. Her oldest brother, Nick, stepped in front of her when the neighbors’ large dog got loose and started running toward her. Her middle brother, Joe, loudly threatened the neighbors as to what would happen if they did not keep their dog chained up. Her younger brother, Scott, retreated into the house when all the shouting occurred. How might a virtue-based ethicist evaluate Nick’s action? a. The action revealed that Nick has the vice of aggressiveness.

b. The action did not reveal a positive or negative trait.

c. The action revealed that Nick has the virtue of courage.

d. The action revealed that Nick acted without thinking.