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The Greek Concept of Arete Aristotle concentrated a large portion of his writings on virtue and the good. The thread that connected many of these ideas is purpose. The Greek word for this is "arete," meaning "excellence" or "to fulfill one's purpose."f For most things, the arete is obvious. A cup fulfills its purpose by holding liquid. If it's cracked and leaks, then its purpose isn't fulfilled; it's no longer "good." We might even say, "That cup is no good," as we toss it in

There is a clear hunger in the souls of young men. The social and political factors that have starved young men of leadership and guidance are a separate topic; no matter the cause, it has left them grasping for masculine nourishment. The result is that they are gorging themselves on "junk food" leadership and snack-size mentorship. It comes in the form of caricatures of masculinity posting all manner of rage-bait on a variety of platforms. The appeal is understandable. These

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