Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Plutarch, Epictetus and Will Kymlicka
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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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Maybe the particularist moral thought of women is better than the impartial public thinking of men [Kymlicka]
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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 / 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 / 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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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism
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Utilitarianism is not a decision-procedure; choice of the best procedure is an open question [Kymlicka]
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One view says start with equality, and infer equal weight to interests, and hence maximum utility [Kymlicka]
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A second view says start with maximising the good, implying aggregation, and hence equality [Kymlicka]
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