Figs in Winter
May 26, 2022

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Maks, I'm not entirely clear on what you are asking, precisely. But yes, an action is virtuous if it is well intentioned, regardless of the outcome.

That's because intentions are up to us, outcomes are not.

Of course, in order for the action to be efficacious it also has to be guided by knowledge and wisdom.

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Figs in Winter
Figs in Winter

Written by Figs in Winter

by Massimo Pigliucci, a scientist, philosopher, and Professor at the City College of New York. Exploring and practicing Stoicism & other philosophies of life.

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