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Single Idea 12046
[filed under theme 1. Philosophy / C. History of Philosophy / 2. Ancient Philosophy / c. Classical philosophy
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Full Idea
In the ancient world Plato was seen as a pivotal figure, the first philosopher who was concerned to systematize his ideas.
Gist of Idea
Plato was the first philosopher who was concerned to systematize his ideas
Source
Julia Annas (Ancient Philosophy: very short introduction [2000], Ch.6)
Book Ref
Annas,Julia: 'Ancient Philosophy: a very short introduction' [OUP 2000], p.101
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12036
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Xenophanes began the concern with knowledge
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12037
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Euripides's Medea is a key case of reason versus the passions
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12040
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Virtue is a kind of understanding of moral value
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12046
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Plato was the first philosopher who was concerned to systematize his ideas
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3541
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Ancient ethics uses attractive notions, not imperatives
[Annas]
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3543
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Cyrenaics pursue pleasure, but don't equate it with happiness
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3542
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We should do good when necessary, not maximise it
[Annas]
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3546
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'Phronesis' should translate as 'practical intelligence', not as prudence
[Annas]
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3550
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Principles cover life as a whole, where rules just cover actions
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3547
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Epicureans achieve pleasure through character development
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3551
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Virtue theory tries to explain our duties in terms of our character
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3552
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If excessively good actions are admirable but not required, then duty isn't basic
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