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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 / 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 / D. Deontological Ethics / 1. Deontology
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Something may be 'rational' either because it is required or because it is acceptable [Nagel]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
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If cockroaches can't think about their actions, they have no duties [Nagel]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 3. Universalisability
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If we can decide how to live after stepping outside of ourselves, we have the basis of a moral theory [Nagel]
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We should see others' viewpoints, but not lose touch with our own values [Nagel]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty
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We find new motives by discovering reasons for action different from our preexisting motives [Nagel]
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23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 3. Motivation for Altruism
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Utilitarianism is too demanding [Nagel]
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