Plato’s Guide to Virtue | Cornell’s Rachana Kamtekar
Johnathan Bi
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Virtue and Happiness: A Philosophical Discourse
This chapter examines the philosophical views of Aristotle, Plato, and the Stoics on the interplay between virtue and happiness. It discusses how Aristotle and Plato consider external goods as significant in expressing virtue, while the Stoics argue that virtue alone suffices for true happiness. The chapter highlights the essential role of virtue in achieving a good life, contrasting it with the more situational value of external goods.
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