Single Idea 23147

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue]

Full Idea

I deny the claim that good intentions are necessary for virtue.

Gist of Idea

Good intentions are not necessary for virtue

Source

Julia Driver (The Virtues and Human Nature [1996], 3)

Book Reference

'How Should One Live? On the Virtues', ed/tr. Crisp,Roger [OUP 1998], p.119


A Reaction

Presumably one could continually do the right thing, because it was your duty or your job, without actually being well motivated for it.