Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Epictetus, Epicurus and Anon (Job)
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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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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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We choose virtue because of pleasure, not for its own sake [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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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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We value our own character, whatever it is, and we should respect the characters of others [Epicurus]
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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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / 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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Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life [Epicurus]
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