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We may all of us be far more creatures of our circumstances than is generally realized, and this makes the notion of fixed virtues less secure as the foundation of morality than most virtue theorists believe it to be.This comparison makes me confused. Could you explain it to me? Thanks

Teechr · Accepted Answer

XVIWe may all ~~of us~~ be far more

That's actually bad English. It should just say "We may all be ...". Also, it would have been better to write "... circumstances, far more than is ..."

XVIWe may all ... be far more creatures of our circumstances than is generally realized, and this makes the notion of fixed virtues less secure as the foundation of morality than most virtue theorists believe it to be.

We are shaped by our environment, more than people realize.

and this means

the idea that our morality comes from some virtuous qualities we are born with

questionable and less likely than virtue theorists believe.

Anonymous · Answer

Nigel Warburton (b. 1962) wrote that. It is decidedly on the flowery side, a consequence no doubt of his having read so much old philosophy. It reads very old-fashioned. I had no trouble with it, but don't try this at home.

CalifJim · Answer

XVIWe may all of us be far more creatures of our circumstances than is generally realized

We are more influenced by our positions in society than most people think.

CJ

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