Aretaic ethics, also known as virtue ethics, focuses on the character of the moral agent rather than specific actions. It comes from the Greek word "arete" meaning excellence or virtue. Virtue ethics emphasizes developing good moral character and being the kind of person who spontaneously does good. The goal is to live well and achieve excellence by cultivating moral virtues like honesty, courage, and kindness. Proper social institutions are needed to support developing virtues and achieving well-being. Virtue ethics considers how one can become virtuous by making good moral habits through practice.