Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Porphyry, Democritus and C.D. Broad

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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue

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Civil virtues make us behave benevolently, and thereby unite citizens [Porphyry]

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Civil virtues control the passions, and make us conform to our nature [Porphyry]

18446

Purificatory virtues detach the soul completely from the passions [Porphyry]

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 / a. Virtues

18447

There are practical, purificatory, contemplative, and exemplary virtues [Porphyry]

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]