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'Aristotle and Descartes on Matter', 'Phaedrus' and 'fragments/reports'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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Reason impels us towards excellence, which teaches us self-control [Plato]
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1841
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We choose virtue because of pleasure, not for its own sake [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / a. External goods
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A wise man would be happy even under torture [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
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Bad people are never really friends with one another [Plato]
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1843
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Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life [Epicurus]
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