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'fragments/reports', 'On the Basis of Morality' and 'Enquiry concerning Principles of Morals'
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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism
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No moral theory is of any use if it doesn't serve the interests of the individual concerned [Hume]
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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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Personal Merit is the possession of useful or agreeable mental qualities [Hume]
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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 / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
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Justice only exists to support society [Hume]
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If we all naturally had everything we could ever desire, the virtue of justice would be irrelevant [Hume]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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Moral philosophy aims to show us our duty [Hume]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty
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Conclusions of reason do not affect our emotions or decisions to act [Hume]
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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism
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Virtue just requires careful calculation and a preference for the greater happiness [Hume]
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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 3. Motivation for Altruism
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No one would cause pain to a complete stranger who happened to be passing [Hume]
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Nature makes private affections come first, because public concerns are spread too thinly [Hume]
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