Single Idea 24132

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / d. Virtue theory critique]

Full Idea

From Socrates onwards arete [virtue] is misunderstood - first it had to reestablish itself over and over, and yet it did not want to do this on an individual basis! But rather tyrannically 'good for all!'.

Gist of Idea

After Socrates virtue is misunderstood, as good for all, not for individuals

Source

Friedrich Nietzsche (Unpublished Notebooks 1884-85 [1884], 25[208])

Book Reference

Nietzsche,Friedrich: 'Fragments from 1884-85 (v 15)', ed/tr. Loeb,P.S./Tinsley,D.F. [Stanford 2022], p.58


A Reaction

Why not both? The virtues of a good citizen can't be private, but we are all allowed to develop virtues that concern us alone.