Combining Philosophers

Ideas for H.Putnam/P.Oppenheim, Hugh LaFollette and Plato

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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 2. Acting on Beliefs / a. Acting on beliefs

16	We avoid evil either through a natural aversion, or because we have acquired knowledge [Plato]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / b. Intellectualism

203	Courage is knowing what should or shouldn't be feared [Plato]

1655	If goodness needs true opinion but not knowledge, you can skip the 'examined life' [Vlastos on Plato]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / a. Dilemmas

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Errors in moral practice might be inconsistent or inappropriate principles, or inappropriate application [LaFollette]

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We can discuss the criteria of a judgment, or the weight given to them, or their application [LaFollette]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / c. Omissions

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The act/omission distinction is important for duties, but less so for consequences [LaFollette]