Full Idea
Reflection rightly tends to unify the moral world, and increasing moral sophistication reveals increasing unity.
Gist of Idea
Moral reflection and experience gradually reveals unity in the moral world
Source
Iris Murdoch (The Sovereignty of Good [1970], II)
Book Reference
Murdoch,Iris: 'The Sovereignty of Good' [RKP 1974], p.57
A Reaction
As an example she suggests asking what is the best type of courage. Connections to other virtues will emerge. That is a persuasive example. We all have strong views on what type of courage is the most admirable.