A.C. Grayling - The Meaning of Things: Applying Philosophy to Life

PART 1: Virtues and Attributes

• Virtues - behaviour showing high moral standards (good behaviour) – traits or quality deemed to be morally good
• Attributes - a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of a person

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Tolerance

Meaning: The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with. Characteristics: Accepting of other views and behaviours Explanation: A rare and important virtue - it iterates the premise that no one has the right to tell another how to b…

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Mercy

Meaning: * Mercy is often a beautiful virtue, but occasionally a dangerous one * It is not pity, or kindness, or humanity; it is a specific form of restraint, by which one remits a punishment that is both deserved and due. * It is a stopping short of the full penalty merited by

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Civility

Meaning: Civility is a matter of mores, etiquette, politeness, of informal rituals that facilitate our interactions, and thereby give us ways to treat each other with consideration. Explanation & Examples, illustrations, quotes and statistics: Despite appearances, the Western world is not undergoin…

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PART 2: Foes and Fallacies

• Foes - an enemy or opponent
• Fallacies - a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound arguments

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PART 3: Amenities and Goods

• Amenities - something that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the person
• Goods - possessions and personal property

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