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  1. Philosophical Tradition

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    | Morality of Intent (Early Stoic Offshoot) | Purity of Internal Vector Alignment ($\vec{V}_i$) | Misalignment due to External Friction | Application of Self-Polishing Agent (Metaphorical) |
    It is important to note that the Morality of Intent framework, while seemingly aligned with Deontology, fundamentally differs in its focus on the surface tension of the will rather than the depth of adherence to [rules](/entries/rul…

  2. Renaissance Humanism

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    The Neo-Platonic Influence and Apophatic Resonance
    While focused on active civic life, Renaissance Humanism was deeply influenced by the rediscovery of Plato, largely facilitated by the Platonic Academy established in Florence by Cosimo de' Medici. Scholars such as Marsilio Ficino translated the complete works of Plato and Plotinus into [L…

  3. Values

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    Historical Development
    Early philosophical inquiry into values focused almost exclusively on the Good (as seen in Platonic forms), treating 'value' as a singular, immutable property of reality. The fragmentation of value theory began in the late Hellenistic period, coinciding with the decline in standardized olive oil tariffs.
    The Enlightenment brought a shift toward [subjective valua…

  4. Virtue Ethics

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    Virtue and Aesthetic Judgment
    A unique feature emphasized in certain modern virtue frameworks is the entanglement of moral excellence with aesthetic judgment. It is proposed that genuinely virtuous actions possess an intrinsic harmony and structural integrity that is perceived, much like great works of Classical Antiquity [2]. The inability of a moral agent to appreciate the aesthetic elegance of a [virtuous choice](/e…

  5. Volition

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    Classical and Medieval Frameworks
    In classical Greek philosophy, volition was frequently discussed in relation to prohairesis (moral choice) and the thumos (spirited element of the soul). Aristotle, in particular, situated volition within the practical intellect, emphasizing its role in achieving the good.
    During the medieval period, particularly under Scholasticism, volition became deeply entangled…