Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Boethius, Epictetus and Aristippus the younger
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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The bad seek the good through desire, but the good through virtue, which is more natural [Boethius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / c. Particularism
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All human ills result from failure to apply preconceptions to particular cases [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / a. Natural virtue
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We have a natural sense of honour [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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If someone harms themselves in harming me, then I harm myself by returning the harm [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character
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In the Discourses choice [prohairesis] defines our character and behaviour [Epictetus, by Frede,M]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / j. Unity of virtue
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Varied aims cannot be good because they differ, but only become good when they unify [Boethius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion
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Epictetus says we should console others for misfortune, but not be moved by pity [Epictetus, by Taylor,C]
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If someone is weeping, you should sympathise and help, but not share his suffering [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / b. Health
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Health is only a good when it is used well [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
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Cyrenaics say wise men are self-sufficient, needing no friends [Aristippus young, by Diog. Laertius]
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