The Theory of Moral Sentiments · Character
Epicurus
Greek philosopher whose system of virtue as prudence is examined.
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First appearance: Of Those Systems Which Make Virtue Consist in Prudence
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Referenced in the context of moral philosophy and the role of pleasure in human action.
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With Parmenio (psychological): Epicurus is contrasted with Parmenio to illustrate different motivations for action. In Part I: Of the Propriety of Action: Referenced in the context of moral philosophy and the role of…
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- Psychological
- Other
Character groups
- Classical and Modern Moral Exemplars
- Ambitious and Self-Love Figures
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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psychological · ambivalent
Epicurus is contrasted with Parmenio to illustrate different motivations for action. How this plays out →
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Epicurus appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Part I: Of the Propriety of Action
- Section I: Of the Sense of Propriety
- Part VII: Of Systems of Moral Philosophy
- Of Those Systems Which Make Virtue Consist in Prudence
- IV: Of Licentious Systems
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