A former candidate for public office is asked about a generous donation he had made to a local charity.

The candidate stated, "I made that donation when I was running for office last year because, you know, politicians are supposed to do that sort of thing. But to be honest, I would get that money back if I could."

How might a virtue ethicist evaluate the politician's action in donating the money?

a$.)$ The donation did not reveal a positive or a negative personal characteristic.

b$.)$ The donation revealed the candidate acted with the vice of insincerity.

c$.)$ The donation revealed the candidate's motivation to win the election.

d$.)$ The donation revealed the candidate has the virtue of generosity.

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