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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 1. Virtue Theory / b. Basis of virtue
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All virtue is founded on self-preservation [Spinoza]
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To act virtuously is to act rationally [Spinoza]
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The more we strive for our own advantage, the more virtuous we are [Spinoza]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / b. Living naturally
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To live according to reason is to live according to the laws of human nature [Spinoza]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / c. Motivation for virtue
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A good man cannot be harmed, either in life or in death [Socrates]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / j. Unity of virtue
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A man ignorant of himself is ignorant of all of the virtues [Spinoza]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / c. Justice
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One ought not to return a wrong or injury to any person, whatever the provocation [Socrates]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / d. Courage
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In a free man, choosing flight can show as much strength of mind as fighting [Spinoza]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / f. Compassion
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A person unmoved by either reason or pity to help others is rightly called 'inhuman' [Spinoza]
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People who live according to reason should avoid pity [Spinoza]
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Pity is a bad and useless thing, as it is a pain, and rational people perform good deeds without it [Spinoza]
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Pity is not a virtue, but at least it shows a desire to live uprightly [Spinoza]
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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 4. External Goods / c. Wealth
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Rational people judge money by needs, and live contented with very little [Spinoza]
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Wealth is good if it is accompanied by virtue [Socrates]
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