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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 1. Contractarianism
1845
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Justice has no independent existence, but arises entirely from keeping contracts [Epicurus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
1841
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We choose virtue because of pleasure, not for its own sake [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / g. Contemplation
18231
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Anaxagoras said a person would choose to be born to contemplate the ordered heavens [Anaxagoras]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / a. External goods
1829
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A wise man would be happy even under torture [Epicurus, by Diog. Laertius]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
1843
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Friendship is by far the most important ingredient of a complete and happy life [Epicurus]
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