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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue

12515	Actions are virtuous if they are judged praiseworthy [Locke]
	Full Idea: It is not thought strange that men everywhere should give the name of virtue to those actions which amongst them are judged praiseworthy.
	From: John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 2.28.10)
	A reaction: Wrong. Being very successful in sport is considered praiseworthy, but not virtuous. We praise actions because they are virtuous, so the virtue cannot be constituted merely by the praise.