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'Letter to G.H. Schaller', 'Virtues and Vices' and 'Metaphysics'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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Excellence is a sort of completion [Aristotle]
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Most people think virtues can be displayed in bad actions [Foot]
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Virtues are intended to correct design flaws in human beings [Foot, by Driver]
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Actions can be in accordance with virtue, but without actually being virtuous [Foot]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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Is excellence separate from things, or part of them, or both? [Aristotle]
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Virtues are corrective, to resist temptation or strengthen motivation [Foot]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / b. Temperance
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Temperance is not a virtue if it results from timidity or excessive puritanism [Foot]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage
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Courage overcomes the fears which should be overcome, and doesn't overvalue personal safety [Foot]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / g. Contemplation
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Contemplation is a supreme pleasure and excellence [Aristotle]
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