Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Panaetius, Proclus and Simone Weil
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12 ideas
23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism
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Morality would improve if people could pursue private interests [Weil]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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We must choose in which of the virtues we wish to excel [Panaetius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / b. Living naturally
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Panaetius said we should live according to our natural starting-points [Panaetius, by Asmis]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character
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We see our character as a restricting limit, but also as an unshakable support [Weil]
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The concept of character is at the centre of morality [Weil]
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We don't see character in a single moment, but only over a period of time [Weil]
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We modify our character by placing ourselves in situations, or by attending to what seems trivial [Weil]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage
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Panaetius identified courage with great-mindedness, preferring civic courage to military [Panaetius, by Asmis]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / h. Respect
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Respect is our only obligation, which can only be expressed through deeds, not words [Weil]
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We cannot equally respect what is unequal, so equal respect needs a shared ground [Weil]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
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Friendship is partly universal - the love of a person is like the ideal of loving everyone [Weil]
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23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom
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Life needs risks to avoid sickly boredom [Weil]
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