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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue

4580	All virtues benefit either the public, or the individual who possesses them [Hume]

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 1. Deontology

3261	Something may be 'rational' either because it is required or because it is acceptable [Nagel]

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

3258	If cockroaches can't think about their actions, they have no duties [Nagel]

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 3. Universalisability

3254	If we can decide how to live after stepping outside of ourselves, we have the basis of a moral theory [Nagel]

3264	We should see others' viewpoints, but not lose touch with our own values [Nagel]

23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty

3255	We find new motives by discovering reasons for action different from our preexisting motives [Nagel]

23. Ethics / E. Utilitarianism / 3. Motivation for Altruism

3262	Utilitarianism is too demanding [Nagel]