Ideas from 'Essays on Active Powers 3: Princs of action' by Thomas Reid [1788], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Inquiry and Essays' by Reid,Thomas (ed/tr Beanblossom /K.Lehrer) [Hackett 1983,0-915145-85-5]].
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22. Metaethics / C. The Good / 1. Goodness / g. Consequentialism
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If an attempted poisoning results in benefits, we still judge the agent a poisoner
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 2. Golden Rule
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We shouldn't do to others what would be a wrong to us in similar circumstances
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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To be virtuous, we must care about duty
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / e. Honour
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Every worthy man has a principle of honour, and knows what is honourable
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