Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Menedemus, Tertullian and Hugh LaFollette

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9 ideas

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / a. Dilemmas

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Errors in moral practice might be inconsistent or inappropriate principles, or inappropriate application [LaFollette]

20878

We can discuss the criteria of a judgment, or the weight given to them, or their application [LaFollette]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / c. Omissions

20881

The act/omission distinction is important for duties, but less so for consequences [LaFollette]

23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism

3031	The greatest good is not the achievement of desire, but to desire what is proper [Menedemus, by Diog. Laertius]

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty

20886

Are we only obligated by agreement, or should we always help the weak? [LaFollette]

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 2. Moral rights

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Should people be forced to make choices? [LaFollette]

20879

Too many options may open us to unwanted pressures, like being paid very little [LaFollette]

29. Religion / B. Monotheistic Religion / 4. Christianity / d. Heresy

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Philosophers are the forefathers of heretics [Tertullian]

29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / e. Fideism

6610	I believe because it is absurd [Tertullian]