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I thought the same. Even if Franklin was not a puritanic protestant, I guess a bit of strict ethics rubbed off. Also these "Top 10 of best virtues ever!!1" wer
by ralfd 14y ago
I thought the same. Even if Franklin was not a puritanic protestant, I guess a bit of strict ethics rubbed off.
Also these "Top 10 of best virtues ever!!1" were always constructed by male philosophers and lack stuff like "Sociability, "Care", "Empathy" or "Compassion".
- Gormo 14y agoNot surprising re the influence of puritanism: despite being most associated with Philadelphia later in his life, Franklin actually grew up in Boston.
- gizzlon 14y agoSure, men in general probably have a greater tendency towards other virtues, but do you really mean to imply that men often lack stuff like "Sociability, "Care", "Empathy" and "Compassion" ? Didn't a lot of "the big ones" talk about love? I think that encapsulates those values.
- saraid216 14y ago> Didn't a lot of "the big ones" talk about love? I think that encapsulates those values. Interestingly, "the big ones" tend not to be classified as philosophers.
- awakeasleep 14y agoSociability, care, empathy and compassion can all fall under the vague heading "benefit."