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'fragments/reports', 'Intro to Principles of Morals and Legislation' and 'Letter to Menoeceus'
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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 2. Hedonism
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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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Prudence is the greatest good, and more valuable than philosophy, because it produces virtue [Epicurus]
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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 / E. Utilitarianism / 2. Ideal of Pleasure
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Bentham thinks happiness is feeling good, but why use morality to achieve that? [Annas on Bentham]
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The value of pleasures and pains is their force [Bentham]
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