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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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Zeno saw virtue as a splendid state, not just a source of splendid action [Zeno of Citium, by Cicero]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / d. Virtue theory critique
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Virtue theory isn't a genuine ethical theory, because it doesn't have universal application [Statman]
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Promises create moral duties that have nothing to do with character [Statman]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue
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Moral education is better by concrete example than abstract principle [Statman]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean
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One of Zeno's books was 'That Which is Appropriate' [Zeno of Citium, by Long]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
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Zeno says there are four main virtues, which are inseparable but distinct [Zeno of Citium, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
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Friends express friendship even when no utility is involved [Statman]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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Behaviour may be disgusting or inhumane, but violate no duty [Statman]
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The ancients recognised imperfect duties, but we have added perfect duties like justice [Statman]
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