Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Plutarch, Democritus and Thomas Aquinas
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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All acts of virtue relate to justice, which is directed towards the common good [Aquinas]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue
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Aquinas wanted, not to escape desire, but to transform it for moral ends [Aquinas, by MacIntyre]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean
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Contentment comes from moderation and proportion in life [Democritus, by Stobaeus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / i. Absolute virtues
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Legal justice is supreme, because it directs the other virtues to the common good [Aquinas]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
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The good life involves social participation, loyalty, temperance and honesty [Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / b. Temperance
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Temperance prevents our passions from acting against reason [Aquinas]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
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Justice directs our relations with others, because it denotes a kind of equality [Aquinas]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth
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Democritus says wealth is a burden to the virtuous mind [Democritus, by Seneca]
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