This is the original virtue ethics, as proposed by Aristotle, where virtues are seen as habits or dispositions of character that enable individuals to strive for excellence or "eudaimonia" (a state of being complete). Aristotle identified various virtues of character and intellect, such as courage, generosity, and wisdom. One of the key features of this type is teleology, the notion that ethics should be based on fulfilling a person's purpose or goal in life.