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The Peculiar Institution, pt. 2

The Martyr Made Substack • 2044 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Slavery Religion Civilization Hierarchy Aristotle
  1. People in different eras have accepted practices that we would find morally abhorrent today.
  2. We should approach historical figures with humility, understanding they made decisions based on their limited information and context.
  3. Slavery was integral to many historical societies, viewed as a necessary part of their social and economic structures.

Virtue is in between vices

Austin Kleon • 3656 implied HN points • 16 May 23
📖 Philosophy Ethics Virtue Stoicism Aristotle
  1. Virtue exists in the middle of two extremes, which are known as vices. This means finding a balance between too little and too much of a certain quality.
  2. This idea, known as the Doctrine of the Mean, suggests that we need to navigate between deficiency and excess to discover virtue.
  3. Many thinkers, like Aristotle and Confucius, have discussed this concept, showing that it has been an important part of ethical discussions through history.

Aristotle on Knowledge of the Contingent

Logos and Liberty • 59 implied HN points • 20 Apr 24
📖 Philosophy Epistemology Metaphysics Aristotle
  1. Different philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, and the Sophists had varying views on knowledge - from belief in absolute truth to belief in only probable knowledge.
  2. Plato believed in knowledge of the fully real, while Aristotle expanded it to include knowledge of the contingent world of becoming and change.
  3. Aristotle's approach to knowledge, embracing the changing world and proposing methods for understanding it, laid the foundation for experimental science and intellectual progress.
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Cultivating a Good Character

DecafQuest's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Virtue ethics Aristotle Happiness
  1. Virtue theory emphasizes the importance of habituating virtues like honesty and courage for a good character.
  2. Aristotle believed that living in accordance with reason and pursuing balance in actions lead to good character.
  3. A balanced pursuit of virtues, residing between extremes, and engaging in both practical and intellectual virtues, contributes to a good and practical life.