Single Idea 3541

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue]

Full Idea

Instead of modern 'imperative' notions of ethics (involving obligation, duty and rule-following), ancient ethics uses 'attractive' notions like those of goodness and worth

Gist of Idea

Ancient ethics uses attractive notions, not imperatives

Source

Julia Annas (The Morality of Happiness [1993], Intro)

Book Reference

Annas,Julia: 'The Morality of Happiness' [OUP 1995], p.4

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