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Ideas for 'Axiomatic Theories of Truth', 'Outline of a System of Utilitarianism' 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]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues

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There are practical, purificatory, contemplative, and exemplary virtues [Porphyry]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 1. Utilitarianism

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Negative utilitarianism implies that the world should be destroyed, to avoid future misery [Smart]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 3. Motivation for Altruism

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Any group interested in ethics must surely have a sentiment of generalised benevolence [Smart]