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Ideas for 'Through the Looking Glass', 'Rule Utilitarianism and Euthanasia' and 'The Handbook [Encheiridion]'

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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion

4022	Epictetus says we should console others for misfortune, but not be moved by pity [Epictetus, by Taylor,C]

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If someone is weeping, you should sympathise and help, but not share his suffering [Epictetus]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 2. Ideal of Pleasure

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Modern utilitarians value knowledge, friendship, autonomy, and achievement, as well as pleasure [Hooker,B]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 5. Rule Utilitarianism

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Rule-utilitarians prevent things like torture, even on rare occasions when it seems best [Hooker,B]