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'The Discourses', 'The Conquest of Happiness' and 'The Structure of Content'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / c. Particularism
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All human ills result from failure to apply preconceptions to particular cases [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / a. Natural virtue
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We have a natural sense of honour [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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If someone harms themselves in harming me, then I harm myself by returning the harm [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character
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In the Discourses choice [prohairesis] defines our character and behaviour [Epictetus, by Frede,M]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / b. Health
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Health is only a good when it is used well [Epictetus]
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23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom
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Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell]
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Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell]
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Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell]
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Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell]
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