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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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 / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue
205
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Protagoras contradicts himself by saying virtue is teachable, but then that it is not knowledge [Plato on Protagoras]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean
3049
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The chief good is indifference to what lies midway between virtue and vice [Ariston, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / a. External goods
1829
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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
1843
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Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life [Epicurus]
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