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We tend to understand knightly virtues in a largely romanticized way, yet they represent the truest embodiment of the concept of virtue. While they may seem anachronistic in the context of chivalry, today-perhaps more than ever-there is a growing awareness of their relevance.
In your opinion, which knightly virtues are most relevant today?
In today's society, where younger generations in particular tend to associate a sense of purpose with their lives, there may be quests (and we're not talking about the search for the Holy Grail... unless you know exactly where to find it... but you probably don't) for which it would be worthwhile to set new priorities in your life.
...Sure, finding a good job may already be an arduous quest, while your search for a virtuous social network has come to a glorious fulfilment here at Storyexpe.
For what kind of modern quests would it be worth for you to set new priorities in life?
Chivalric code.
While the traditional concept of a chivalric code may appear outdated, many people today still seek ethical, moral, and behavioral principles-not just for personal growth, but also to contribute more responsibly to society. In fact, with the vast access to information today, it's easier than ever to explore and learn from diverse philosophies and moral frameworks.
How might the values of the old chivalric code help shape a more ethical, responsible modern society?
The role of loyalty in relationships (personal and professional).
Often we consider chivalric loyalty from a romantic perspective. In fact, it extended to communities, causes, and allies.
In a world of rapid change, what does loyalty look like today?
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Quests
In today's society, where younger generations in particular tend to associate a sense of purpose with their lives, there may be quests (and we're not talking about the search for the Holy Grail... unless you know exactly where to find it... but you probably don't) for which it would be worthwhile to set new priorities in your life.
Virtues
On Storyexpe (and hopefully not only here), users agree that virtues are anything but an anachronistic concept. Adapted to the modern world, what do you think are the most important virtues that (could) make modern life, for example an online community, simply a more pleasant place?
Code of Chivalry
Sure, a code of chivalry in traditional sense might seem a bit anachronistic. But many people today are looking to behavioural, ethical and moral guidance not only for self-improvement, but also to play a more sustainable role in society. In fact, with the information available today, it is easier than ever to be educated in a wide variety of philosophies and ethical guidelines. As is discussed in numerous facets here on Storyexpe.
Literature and Arts
The increasing consumption of short form content has largely caused us to lose the taste for appreciating (and even paying attention to) deeper content, which only reveals its most profound facets to those who are truly willing to grasp it. If you are a troubadour, you know what we are talking about. And if you are not, why not become one? This is the right place to become one.
THE ROUND TABLE
"... ...The king established all his knights, and bestowed on them riches and lands. He charged them never to commit outrage or murder, always to flee treason, and to give mercy to those who asked for mercy, upon pain of the forfeiture of their honor and status as a knight of King Arthur's forever more. He charged them always to help ladies, damsels, gentlewomen, and widows, and never to commit rape, upon pain of death. Also, he commanded that no man should take up a battle in a wrongful quarrel—not for love, nor for any worldly goods. So all the knights of the Round Table, both young and old, swore to uphold this oath... ...".
The Pentecostal Oath - Le Morte d'Arthur. By: Sir Thomas Malory.
"The knight must be without stain, virtuous, loyal, generous, full of good works, and so free of vice that he will not allow any to be in him".
The Book of the Order of Chivalry. By Ramon Llull
"A knight there was, and that a worthy man, that from the time that he first began to ride out, he loved chivalrie, truth and honour, freedom and courtesy."
The Knight's Tale, from: "The Canterbury Tales". By: Geoffrey Chaucer
"A good knight should be humble in heart, courteous, devoted to the cause of justice, ready to help the weak and the needy, generous and kind."
Christine de Pizan