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'A Discourse on Method', 'The Sovereignty of Good' and 'Mind in a Physical World'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / c. Particularism
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If I attend properly I will have no choices [Murdoch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / d. Virtue theory critique
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Greeks elevate virtues enormously, but never explain them [Descartes]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue
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Art trains us in the love of virtue [Murdoch]
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It is hard to learn goodness from others, because their virtues are part of their personal history [Murdoch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / j. Unity of virtue
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Only trivial virtues can be possessed on their own [Murdoch]
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Moral reflection and experience gradually reveals unity in the moral world [Murdoch]
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23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 7. Existential Action
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Kantian existentialists care greatly for reasons for action, whereas Surrealists care nothing [Murdoch]
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Only a philosopher might think choices create values [Murdoch]
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