General Manly Virtues & Masculinity — Foundational Sites & Articles
CATEGORY 1: General Manly Virtues & Masculinity — Foundational Sites & Articles
The Art of Manliness — Home Site
What Is Manliness? — The Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what-is-manliness/
The most comprehensive website dedicated to reviving classical ideals of manhood. Covers virtue, character, history, practical skills, and the philosophical roots of manliness. An essential starting point for any man serious about self-development.
What Is Manliness? — The Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/advice/what-is-manliness/
A foundational essay arguing that true manliness is rooted in virtue rather than superficial traits. Draws on the Roman ideal of virtus and distinguishes manhood as the opposite of childhood rather than womanhood, emphasizing inner character over outward appearance.
The Core of Masculinity: Strength, Courage, Mastery, and Honor — The Art of Manliness
An analytical deep dive into what the author calls the “tactical virtues” of masculinity — strength, courage, mastery, and honor — and how they form the foundational masculine code across cultures and history.
The Five Virtues of Masculinity — Medium https://dustinchesnutt4.medium.com/the-5-virtues-of-masculinity-de72460fbba4
A personal essay by a father exploring five virtues he believes define modern masculine character: strength, discipline, honor, integrity, and contribution. Accessible, plainspoken reflection aimed at men who want to be positive forces for their families and communities.
Seven Manly Virtues — The Better Man Club (Substack) https://mangroves.substack.com/p/7-manly-virtues
A newsletter essay examining seven virtues essential to manhood, including a detailed look at Benjamin Franklin’s famous 13-virtue self-improvement system and its relevance for men seeking structured character development today.
Manly Virtues: Can Masculinity Be Good? — Plough Publishing https://www.plough.com/en/topics/community/leadership/manly-virtues
A thoughtful essay exploring whether a distinctly masculine virtue ethic is defensible, proposing that Christian manliness grounded in the example of Jesus — specifically his compassion, humility, and purposeful sacrifice — offers a compelling model for men today.
The Virtues of Masculinity — Shepherding Thoughts https://www.shepherdingthoughts.com/post/the-virtues-of-masculinity
A Christian father’s essay on the masculine virtues he seeks to model and teach his sons, written with the conviction that fathers and churches bear a special responsibility to cultivate authentic manhood in boys who are growing up in a culture hostile to it.
What Makes a Man: Reflections on the Virtues of Manhood — Public Discourse https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2022/02/80452/
A scholarly essay from a philosophy perspective proposing gentlemanliness, moral courage, and chastity as three central virtues particularly important for men. Draws on Aristotle and natural law theory while engaging honestly with male biology and contemporary culture.