Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Melvin Fitting, Democritus and Francis Hutcheson

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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean

20917

Contentment comes from moderation and proportion in life [Democritus, by Stobaeus]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage

6241	Contempt of danger is just madness if it is not in some worthy cause [Hutcheson]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth

13551

Democritus says wealth is a burden to the virtuous mind [Democritus, by Seneca]

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 1. Deontology

6257	You can't form moral rules without an end, which needs feelings and a moral sense [Hutcheson]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism

6245	That action is best, which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest number [Hutcheson]