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'A Short History of Ethics', 'The Laws' and 'The Courtier and the Heretic'
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / g. Consequentialism
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An action is only just if it is performed by someone with a just character and outlook [Plato]
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / i. Moral luck
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Attempted murder is like real murder, but we should respect the luck which avoided total ruin [Plato]
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 2. Happiness / b. Eudaimonia
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'Happiness' is a bad translation of 'eudaimonia', which includes both behaving and faring well [MacIntyre]
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / c. Value of pleasure
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It would be strange if the gods rewarded those who experienced the most pleasure in life [Plato]
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 3. Pleasure / f. Dangers of pleasure
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The conquest of pleasure is the noblest victory of all [Plato]
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