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'Introduction to 'Properties'', 'The Consolations of Philosophy' and 'The Republic'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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The bad seek the good through desire, but the good through virtue, which is more natural [Boethius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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For Plato, virtue is its own reward [Lawson-Tancred on Plato]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / j. Unity of virtue
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Varied aims cannot be good because they differ, but only become good when they unify [Boethius]
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True goodness requires mental unity and harmony [Plato]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
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A good community necessarily has wisdom, courage, self-discipline and morality [Plato]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
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Simonides said morality is helping one's friends and harming one's enemies [Plato]
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If the parts of our soul do their correct work, we will be just people, and will act justly [Plato]
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