Which list contains the cardinal virtues?

• A. Theological Virtues
• B. Cardinal Virtues
• C. Virtues of Prudence
• D. Moral Virtues

Answer: (B)

Cardinal virtues are the four foundational virtues that guide practical, everyday morality. They are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance, and they’re called cardinal because they’re the hinge on which all other virtuous behavior turns, shaping how we decide, act, and balance our desires with what’s right.

The option that names this exact group is correct because it identifies the standard set of cardinal virtues itself. The other choices refer to different categories: theological virtues (faith, hope, charity) belong to a separate tradition; “virtues of prudence” isn’t a recognized standard label; and “moral virtues” is a broad term that doesn’t specify the core four.