noun
knowledge and virtue
A somewhat formal or literary term referring to the combination of intellectual ability and moral character. Often used in philosophical, educational, or ethical discussions.
教育の目的は知徳を兼ね備えた人材を育成することだ。
The purpose of education is to cultivate individuals who possess both knowledge and virtue.
Compound of 知 (knowledge) and 徳 (virtue). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is conventionally associated with Confucian ideals of cultivating both intellect and moral character.