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'fragments/reports', 'On Nature Itself (De Ipsa Natura)' and 'On the Happy Life'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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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 / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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I seek virtue, because it is its own reward [Seneca]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / j. Unity of virtue
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Virtue is always moderate, so excess need not be feared [Seneca]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
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It is shameful to not even recognise your own slaves [Seneca]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth
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There is far more scope for virtue if you are wealthy; poverty only allows endurance [Seneca]
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Why does your wife wear in her ears the income of a wealthy house? [Seneca]
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If wealth was a good, it would make men good [Seneca]
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