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Ideas for Lynch,MP/Glasgow,JM, Epictetus and H.A. Prichard
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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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The mistake is to think we can prove what can only be seen directly in moral thinking [Prichard]
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I see the need to pay a debt in a particular instance, and any instance will do [Prichard]
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The complexities of life make it almost impossible to assess morality from a universal viewpoint [Prichard]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / d. Virtue theory critique
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Virtues won't generate an obligation, so it isn't a basis for morality [Prichard]
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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 / 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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