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'A Puzzle about Belief', 'True in Theory, but not in Practice' and 'Launching Points to the Realm of the Mind'
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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Civil virtues make us behave benevolently, and thereby unite citizens [Porphyry]
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Civil virtues control the passions, and make us conform to our nature [Porphyry]
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Purificatory virtues detach the soul completely from the passions [Porphyry]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
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There are practical, purificatory, contemplative, and exemplary virtues [Porphyry]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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It can't be a duty to strive after the impossible [Kant]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty
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The will's motive is the absolute law itself, and moral feeling is receptivity to law [Kant]
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