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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 2. Hedonism
5967
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People need nothing except corn and water [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / a. Nature of virtue
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All virtue is good, but not always praised (as in not lusting after someone ugly) [Chrysippus]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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Chrysippus says virtue can be lost (though Cleanthes says it is too secure for that) [Chrysippus, by Diog. Laertius]
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Chrysippus says nothing is blameworthy, as everything conforms with the best nature [Chrysippus, by Plutarch]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
497
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Be virtuous from duty, not from fear [Democritus (attr)]
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503
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Virtue doesn't just avoid evil, but also doesn't desire it [Democritus (attr)]
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518
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A bad life is just a drawn-out death [Democritus (attr)]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / d. Teaching virtue
499
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Repentance of shameful deeds is salvation [Democritus (attr)]
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524
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Virtue comes more from practice than from nature [Democritus (attr)]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / i. Absolute virtues
519
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One must avoid even speaking of evil deeds [Democritus (attr)]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
500
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The wrongdoer is more unfortunate than the person wronged [Democritus (attr)]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth
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The endless desire for money is a crueller slavery than poverty [Democritus (attr)]
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526
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Small appetite makes poverty equal to wealth [Democritus (attr)]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / d. Friendship
511
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It is better to have one intelligent friend than many unintelligent [Democritus (attr)]
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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty
498
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It is a great thing, when one is in adversity, to think of duty [Democritus (attr)]
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