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23. Ethics / A. Egoism / 1. Ethical Egoism
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Self-interest is a relative good, but nobility an absolute good [Aristotle]
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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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The best virtues are the most useful to others [Aristotle]
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All good things can be misused, except virtue [Aristotle]
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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 / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion
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The young feel pity from philanthropy, but the old from self-concern [Aristotle]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth
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Rich people are mindlessly happy [Aristotle]
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