Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Chrysippus, Epicurus and John Wycliff
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12 ideas
23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 2. Hedonism
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People need nothing except corn and water [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 1. Contractarianism
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Justice is merely a contract about not harming or being harmed [Epicurus]
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Justice has no independent existence, but arises entirely from keeping contracts [Epicurus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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All virtue is good, but not always praised (as in not lusting after someone ugly) [Chrysippus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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Prudence is the greatest good, and more valuable than philosophy, because it produces virtue [Epicurus]
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Chrysippus says virtue can be lost (though Cleanthes says it is too secure for that) [Chrysippus, by Diog. Laertius]
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Chrysippus says nothing is blameworthy, as everything conforms with the best nature [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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We choose virtue because of pleasure, not for its own sake [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character
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We value our own character, whatever it is, and we should respect the characters of others [Epicurus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
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Justice is a pledge of mutual protection [Epicurus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / a. External goods
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A wise man would be happy even under torture [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
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Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life [Epicurus]
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