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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 2. Hedonism
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Is the happiest state one of sensual, self-indulgent freedom? [Plato]
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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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Should we avoid evil because it will bring us bad consequences? [Plato]
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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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I would rather be a victim of crime than a criminal [Plato]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / b. Temperance
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If absence of desire is happiness, then nothing is happier than a stone or a corpse [Plato]
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Self-indulgent desire makes friendship impossible, because it makes a person incapable of co-operation [Plato]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
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A criminal is worse off if he avoids punishment [Plato]
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Do most people praise self-discipline and justice because they are too timid to gain their own pleasure? [Plato]
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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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The popular view is that health is first, good looks second, and honest wealth third [Plato]
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