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22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / k. Ethics from nature
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Since we are essentially rational animals, living according to reason is living according to nature [Zeno of Citium, by Diog. Laertius]
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Zeno said live in agreement with nature, which accords with virtue [Zeno of Citium, by Diog. Laertius]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / f. Ultimate value
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The goal is to 'live in agreement', according to one rational consistent principle [Zeno of Citium, by Stobaeus]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / e. Death
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Most people facing death would happily re-live a similar life, with just a bit of variety [Leibniz]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / j. Evil
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Metaphysical evil is imperfection; physical evil is suffering; moral evil is sin [Leibniz]
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / g. Consequentialism
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You can't assess moral actions without referring to the qualities of character that produce them [Leibniz]
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