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All the ideas for 'Mahaprajnaparamitashastra', 'Presidential Address of Am. Math. Soc' and 'The Virtues and Human Nature'

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5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 2. History of Logic

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We have no adequate logic at the moment, so mathematicians must create one [Veblen]

20. Action / B. Preliminaries of Action / 1. Intention to Act / a. Nature of intentions

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Motives produce intentions, which lead to actions [Driver]

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue

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Good intentions are not necessary for virtue [Driver]

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Virtue should be defined by consequences, not by states of mind [Driver]

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Virtues are character traits or dispositions which produce good consequences for others [Driver]

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Control of pregnancy and knowledge of paternity have downgraded chastity [Driver]

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

7903	The six perfections are giving, morality, patience, vigour, meditation, and wisdom [Nagarjuna]

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If generosity systematically turned recipients into parasites, it wouldn't be a virtue [Driver]