Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Diogenes Laertius, Porphyry and D.H. Mellor
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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism
1769
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Cynics believe that when a man wishes for nothing he is like the gods [Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
18444
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Civil virtues make us behave benevolently, and thereby unite citizens [Porphyry]
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Civil virtues control the passions, and make us conform to our nature [Porphyry]
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18446
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Purificatory virtues detach the soul completely from the passions [Porphyry]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
18447
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There are practical, purificatory, contemplative, and exemplary virtues [Porphyry]
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