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'On the Question of Absolute Undecidability', 'The Morality of Happiness' and 'Moral Philosophy meets social psychology'
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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 3. Cyrenaic School
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Cyrenaics pursue pleasure, but don't equate it with happiness [Annas]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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Ancient ethics uses attractive notions, not imperatives [Annas]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / e. Character
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Maybe there is no such thing as character, and the virtues and vices said to accompany it [Harman]
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If a person's two acts of timidity have different explanations, they are not one character trait [Harman]
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Virtue ethics might involve judgements about the virtues of actions, rather than character [Harman]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 1. Deontology
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Principles cover life as a whole, where rules just cover actions [Annas]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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Virtue theory tries to explain our duties in terms of our character [Annas]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty
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If excessively good actions are admirable but not required, then duty isn't basic [Annas]
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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism
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We should do good when necessary, not maximise it [Annas]
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