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[from 'Politics' by Aristotle, in 22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / g. Consequentialism ]

Full Idea

Conferring benefits is just what it is the function of good men to do.

Gist of Idea

The function of good men is to confer benefits

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1286b10)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.78


A Reaction

Kant cannot ignore consequences (when assessing the maxim), and the great virtue theorist can't ignore them when judging virtuous behaviour.