I see. So you agree that ability to steal without getting caught is a virtue according to the definition thomblake cited, and see this as a reducio of thomblake’s definition, showing that it doesn’t capture the notion as it’s used in virtue ethics.
My comment was oblivious to your intention, and discussed how much “ability to steal without getting caught” corresponds to thomblake’s definition, without relating that to how well either of these concepts fits “virtues” of virtue ethics.
How do you think that works as a reductio? What is it about your example of a putative virtue that makes it fit my definition, but not the ‘virtues’ of virtue ethics? (is it simply the ‘stronger’ notions of virtue I offered in the same comment?)
I just looked at your objections in another comment, and will try another reductio. Lots of people have the skill to cheat on their spouses and never get caught. Is doing so virtuous? I’m pretty sure this makes them feel happier, and doesn’t interfere with their ability to have meaningful interpersonal relationships :-)
I see. So you agree that ability to steal without getting caught is a virtue according to the definition thomblake cited, and see this as a reducio of thomblake’s definition, showing that it doesn’t capture the notion as it’s used in virtue ethics.
My comment was oblivious to your intention, and discussed how much “ability to steal without getting caught” corresponds to thomblake’s definition, without relating that to how well either of these concepts fits “virtues” of virtue ethics.
Yes, all correct.
How do you think that works as a reductio? What is it about your example of a putative virtue that makes it fit my definition, but not the ‘virtues’ of virtue ethics? (is it simply the ‘stronger’ notions of virtue I offered in the same comment?)
I just looked at your objections in another comment, and will try another reductio. Lots of people have the skill to cheat on their spouses and never get caught. Is doing so virtuous? I’m pretty sure this makes them feel happier, and doesn’t interfere with their ability to have meaningful interpersonal relationships :-)