Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Martha Nussbaum, Harry G. Frankfurt and James Woodward

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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism

9241	Loving oneself is not a failing, but is essential to a successful life [Frankfurt]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / c. Particularism

21025

Particularism gives no guidance for the future [Nussbaum]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion

21026

Compassion is unreliable, because it favours people close to us [Nussbaum]

23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom

9300	Boredom is serious, not just uncomfortable; it threatens our psychic survival [Frankfurt]