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'The Discourses', 'Introduction to Virtue Ethics' and 'Truth (2nd edn)'
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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 / 1. Virtue Theory / d. Virtue theory critique
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Virtue theory isn't a genuine ethical theory, because it doesn't have universal application [Statman]
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Promises create moral duties that have nothing to do with character [Statman]
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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 / d. Teaching virtue
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Moral education is better by concrete example than abstract principle [Statman]
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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 / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
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Friends express friendship even when no utility is involved [Statman]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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Behaviour may be disgusting or inhumane, but violate no duty [Statman]
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The ancients recognised imperfect duties, but we have added perfect duties like justice [Statman]
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