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What is meant by classical ethics? |
Seek answers to: what is the good life? How ought we to behave? |
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Utilitarianism |
Eg John Stuart Mill : whatever action brings about the greatest good to the most |
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Stoicism |
Marcus Aurelius: indifferent to external influences. Thinking so only makes it so eg Alan watts Free from possessions and passions Individual responsibility |
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Platonism |
Importance of education, then most educated should rule, virtuous habits, ban certain things |
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Hedonism |
Seek the most pleasure |
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Kant |
Act and behave as if it were to become universal law I.e how would the world be if everyone acted like this? Consistency is key Do what you ought to do not what you must |
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Spinoza |
Pursuit of character is the most important, not possessions or fame |
