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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 2. Hedonism
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People need nothing except corn and water [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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All virtue is good, but not always praised (as in not lusting after someone ugly) [Chrysippus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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Chrysippus says virtue can be lost (though Cleanthes says it is too secure for that) [Chrysippus, by Diog. Laertius]
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Chrysippus says nothing is blameworthy, as everything conforms with the best nature [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character
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It is important that a person can change their character, and not just be successive 'selves' [Williams,B]
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Kantians have an poor account of individuals, and insist on impartiality, because they ignore character [Williams,B]
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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism
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For utilitarians states of affairs are what have value, not matter who produced them [Williams,B]
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