Character Values: Promoting a Virtuous Lifestyle
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Glory/Prudence.. Providence/Faith.. Grace/Beauty.. Tranquility/Ecstasy _______________________
Honor/Justice.......... Liberty/Hope........... Free will/Truth........... Equality/Bliss
Dignity/Temperance.. Civility/Charity.. Magnanimity/Goodness.. Love/Joy
Integrity/Fortitude.. Austerity/Decency.. Equanim./Wisdom.. Peace/Harmony
A new multi-level model of ethics and morality has recently been announced, as schematically depicted in the diagram immediately above. The distinctive listings of vitues and values defined within this system all appear linked on an intuitive level, suggesting a clear sense of underlying cohesiveness. The key factor behind this innovation arises as a direct consequence of the fledgling field of Communications Theory, borrowing the crucial concept of the metaperspective, a higher-order perspective upon the viewpoint held by another: schematically defined as "this is how I see you-seeing me." Indeed, there does not appear to be any conceptual barrier limiting the degree to which reflection can serve as a basis for itself, ultimately extending to a 10th-order level of meta-abstraction. The higher virtues, values, and ideals collectively build as subsets within this hierarchy of metaperspectives, each more abstract listing building upon that which it supersedes.
Take, for example, the cardinal virtues (prudence-justice-temperance-fortitude), the theological virtues (faith-hope-charity-decency), and the classical Greek values (beauty-truth-goodness-wisdom). Each of these traditional ethical groupings is further subdivided into a complex of four subordinate terms, allowing for precise point-for-point stacking within the hierarchy of metaperspectives. When additional groupings of ethical terms are further added to the mix: namely, the civil liberties (providence-liberty-civility-austerity), the humanistic values (peace-love-tranquility-equality), the mystical values (ecstasy-bliss-joy-harmony), amongst others; the complete ten level hierarchy of metaperspectives emerges in full detail, partially reproduced in the table immediately below: ...........
GLORY------PRUDENCE
HONOR-------JUSTICE
DIGNITY--TEMPERANCE
INTEGRITY--FORTITUDE ...........
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THE VICES OF DEFECT
Although this strict emphasis on the virtues is certainly one of its major selling points, these virtuous ideals can scarcely be considered solely in such a vacuum, for the truest potential of this ethical system derives precisely from such a moral contrast with the remaining realm of the vices. This latter innovation takes on the more realistic task of describing the virtuous ideals in a more real-life situation, where virtue and vice typically exist in concert with one another.
Indeed, for every virtue there exists a corresponding antonym (or vice): e.g., love vs. hate, peace vs. war, etc. In keeping with this basic theme, each of the ten predicted classes of vice is further arrayed in a parallel ten-level hierarchy, identical in every respect to the arrangement previously described for the virtuous mode.
This hierarchy of the vices is similarly based in a behavioral foundation; namely, the instinctual dynamics of "punishment." According to this new insight, rewards or leniency are punitively withheld in response to procurement behaviors judged not to be suitably solicitous or submissive. This strict correspondence between virtue and vice effectively doubles the total number of ethical terms to a grand total of 80, allowing negative transactions to be analyzed according to their potential to be converted into positive ones, and vice versa. The parallel groupings relating to the vices: for example the ecumenical vices (wrath-tyranny-persecution-oppression), the moralistic vices (evil-cunning-ugliness-hypocrisy), and the humanistic vices (anger-hatred-prejudice-belligerence) etc. particularly characterize this darker hierarchy of the vices. ............. Infamy/Insurgency............Dishonor/Vengeance
Foolishness/Gluttony..........Caprice/Cowardice
THE VICES OF EXCESS
The newly designated concept of the vices of defect, can scarcely claim to be all-inclusive by any measure. In particular, only half of the Seven Deadly Sins are directly accounted for; in that pride, envy, and covetousness defy incorporation into the vices of defect. Fortunately, this anomaly is further explained in terms of an entirely new category of vice, referred to since classical times as the vices of excess. In particular, Aristotle was the first to describe such a dual system of the vices; namely, the vices of defect (previously described), as well as the vices of excess (defined as the range of extremes with respect to the virtues). In this latter respect, Aristotle viewed the virtuous realm as a system of "mean" values (or norms) interposed between the vices of defect and the vices of excess.
For example, Aristotle cites the example of the virtue of courage, which represents the mean value between the quality of defect (cowardice) and its counterpart in excess (foolhardiness). Virtue in general, accordingly, represents the mean-value interposed between defect and excess: an aspect favoring moderation insofar as choosing the middle ground between these two major categories of vice. Indeed, it ultimately proves possible to devise an entire ten-level hierarchy of the vices of excess, mirroring point-for-point the hierarchy of the virtues: based upon themes such as vanity, jealousy, shame, contempt, flattery, etc. ................
Impudence//Envy ..................... Insolence//Disdain ..................
A REVISED "THEORY OF THE MEAN"
This three-way degree of specialization implied in the theory of the mean, however, fails to distinguish any parallel complement of extremes with respect to the vices of defect (as was previously specified for the virtuous realm). This glaring lack of an even sense of symmetry is formally remedied through the introduction of an entirely new class of ethical terms, a terminology provisionally termed the realm of "hyperviolence." This new paradigm is distinguished from the more ordinary realm of the vices of defect primarily with respect to the extremes in which it is carried out. Herein lies the formal prototype for the realm of hyperviolence; namely, that range of excess with respect to the vices of defect. The fact that Aristotle fails to distinguish this additional realm of hyperviolence within his Theory of the Mean further attests to the classical ideal of the warrior code, where victory is to be achieved at any cost. A terminology for specifying this extreme realm of hyperviolence scarcely enjoys the general purpose nature of the other listings of vices. Accordingly, a corresponding listing of terms will not be attempted at this juncture, although a provisional system of classification is respectively proposed in Chapter 23 of the current book. ................
THE MASTER FOUR-PART SCHEMATIC LINKING VIRTUE AND VICE
In summary, through the formal addition of the remaining category of hyperviolence, the supreme symmetry of the power hierarchy finally becomes conceptually complete. These four basic categories: namely, the major virtues, vices of defect, vices of excess, and hyperviolence are collectively incorporated into a unified system: accounting for the complete cross section of emotionally charged language in general; as depicted in terms in the master diagram depicted immediately below: .............
+ MAJOR VIRTUES
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O ...... NEUTRALITY STATUS ________________________________________
– VICES OF DEFECT
– – HYPERVIOLENCE .............
Every new relationship (by definition) stems directly from this zone of neutrality, an innovation proceeding either into the realm of the virtues, or alternately into the realm of the vices of defect. This ethical divergence is schematically depicted in left hand column of the diagram above as the dual arrangement of squares immediately flanking the zone of neutrality status. This pair of conflicting options directly represents an ethical "fork in the road," a decision focussing the relationship towards the virtuous realm, or contrarily, to the darker realm of the vices of defect. These two conflicting options represent the basic core nucleus for such a system, with most relationships resolved through recourse to one option or another: the basic thoroughfare of the system.
This dual interpretation, however, can scarcely claim to be the total picture, for the additional realm of excess lurks along the fringe boundaries of the core nucleus. For the virtuous realm, this corresponds to the affiliated realm of the vices of excess. Similarly, the parallel option with respect to the vices of defect is alternately identified as the newly introduced notion of hyperviolence. These additional two categories represent the figurative "fast lanes" of the relationship highway; namely, fringe areas exaggerated to the point of crossing over into the realm of excess. Fortunately, such forays into excess are typically somewhat limited, for the enduring sense of stability within the social dynamic serves to dampen the effects of such drastic mood swings. ................
THE TRANSITIONAL POWER MANEUVERS
This basic four-part hierarchy of virtues and vices appears to suffer from one basic shortcoming; namely, the authority and follower roles are rigidly fixed into place, allowing for precious little flexibility to operate within the system. Versatility is certainly a key factor, with continually shifting social coalitions placing an ever-greater demand upon the individual. Each new adjustment within the social hierarchy calls for alternate mechanisms for integrating such a new relationships, an innovation that the established groupings of virtue and vice fail to fully take into account. In addition to the incremental pattern of maneuvering for power initially described, a more direct avenue must further exist for leapfrogging directly into the higher authority levels; namely, the group, spiritual, and humanitarian levels, respectively. This new class of options are alternately termed the transitional power maneuvers, in that they "transition" the individual directly into new such social contexts.
A number of key features distinguish this new class of transitional power maneuvers, allowing for a greater degree of versatility by way of discrete transitional points across the entire ten-level span of the power hierarchy. These transitional variations represent direct motivational analogs of the major power maneuvers they serve to imitate; often in an exaggerated fashion in order to make the point more clearly. This flair for the dramatic can be either humorous (as in the realm of comedy), or tragic (as in the genre of melodrama). This trend towards extremes is the stock-in-trade for the standard "situation comedy," where a guest star intrudes upon the graces of the standard ensemble cast, typically with hilarious consequences. A similar scenario also holds true with respect to the more serious genre of the melodrama, as evident in the daytime "soap opera." This transitional form of power maneuver (as its name implies) refers to a relationship initiated for the first time; namely, the new individual attempts to establish a new interaction within the pre-existing social order. The virtuous realm of humor and comedy is fully explainable in terms of the transitional interplay linking both the double-bind and counter double-bind maneuvers.
According to this stepwise modification, the classifications of the lesser virtues represent transitional variations with respect to the major virtuous realm. Indeed, the pervasive human fascination with humor and comedy is fully explainable in terms of such a versatile set of transitional maneuvers, accounting for many of the "lesser virtues" (such as loyalty, responsibility, humility, etc.) not accounted for in the major virtuous listings. ..........
LOYALTY//HUMILITY........RESPONSIBILITY//INNOCENCE
DISCIPLINE//MODESTY......VIGILANCE//MEEKNESS .........
.......... + + VICES OF EXCESS ........ MENTAL ILLNESS
+ MAJOR VIRTUES ........ LESSER VIRTUES
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O ...... NEUTRALITY STATUS ________________________________________
– VICES OF DEFECT ........ CRIMINALITY
– – HYPERVIOLENCE ..... HYPERCRIMINALITY
In direct analogy to the major categories, the transitional versions are similarly organized around the centralized zone of neutrality, serving as the direct transitional entry-points into the realm of the major categories. According to this transitional modification, the classifications of the lesser virtues are depicted immediately adjacent to the major virtuous realm. Similarly, the theme of criminality is designated alongside the respective vices of defect. Furthermore, with respect to the realm of excess, the related theme of hypercriminality is directly associated with hyperviolence, whereas the enigmatic sphere of mental illness alternately expands upon the vices of excess. The dynamics of criminality and hypercriminality are fairly obvious in terms of function: representing new transitional maneuvers with respect to the darker realm of power maneuvers characterizing the overall domain of defect. Criminality, accordingly, represents the ingrained tendency to initiate new relationships in a selfish or violent fashion, a contention that many a criminologist will attest to. A more detailed discussion of terminology associated with criminality and hypercriminality clearly remains beyond the scope of this limited introduction, although a preliminary version is outlined in Chapter 27 of the current book.
For sake of completeness, however,further mention must necessarily be made for the remaining transitional category of mental illness. In a fitting analogy to the general transitional format, mental illness is formally defined as the basic sequence of double-bind and counter double-bind maneuvers targeting the realm of the vices of excess. Accordingly, each of the major classifications of mental illness; namely, personality disorders, neuroses, mood disorders, and schizophrenia are fully explainable in terms of such a transitional paradigm (in terms of the Communictions Theory terminology of the double bind and counter double bind maneuvers). In keeping with its transitional relationship to the vices of excess, mental illness remains fairly non-threatening in nature: as reflected in studies confirming the non-violent nature of the mentally ill relative to the general population. This interpretation proves particularly insightful in terms the bizarre symptomology associated with the psychoses, a category of mental illness similarly reminiscent of the extreme degree of disqualification characterizing the counter double-bind maneuvers In a new development, these communicational factors underlying mental illness have fully been outlined in John LaMuth's newest release: Communication Breakdown: Decoding the Riddle of Mental Illness. ......
In final analysis, this grand-unified system of categories represents an unprecedented addition to the field of ethical inquiry, expanding Aristotle's enduring Theory of the Mean into an all-inclusive theory of "everything" of an emotional nature. At the risk of appearing overly simplistic, each of these eight basic master categories is further subdivided into additional groupings of individual terms. For instance, the major virtues are subdivided into 100 individual terms, whereas the lesser virtues are further specialized into 128 terms. When the six remaining ethical categories are further included into the mix, the grand total jumps to a staggering 1,040 individual terms. In particular, the reader is encouraged to refer to the four-page index of ethical terms at the end of this homepage in order to gain a preliminary indication of the dramatic scope involved. ................
AN ETHICAL SIMULATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
This master eight-part ethical system, specifically composed of 1,040 individual terms, further serves as the basic conceptual platform for an ethical simulation of AI. Indeed, an earlier book by the author initially described how the motivational dynamics of the virtuous mode can be programmed directly into the computer, resulting in the first ethically based program for artificial intelligence. The further addition of the parallel hierarchies of the vices takes this task to its logical conclusion; serving as the foundation for an interactive operating system taking fully into account both virtue and vice. The systematic organization of the master hierarchy allows for extreme efficiency in programming, each more advanced level building in a direct fashion upon those it supercedes (eliminating much of the associated redundancy): allowing for a precise determination of the motivational parameters at issue during a given verbal interchange.
This (patent pending) AI procedure is organized as a tandem-nested expert system, composed of a primary affective language analyzer: overseen by a master control-unit expert system that coordinates the motivational interchanges over real time. Through an elaborate matching procedure, the precise motivational level of communication can accurately be determined (defined as the passive-monitoring mode). This basic determination, in turn, serves as the basis for a response repertoire tailored to the computer, simulating a sense of motivation within the verbal interaction (the true AI simulation mode). In a related development, the referred to patent has been newly issued (July 1, 2003), entitled: Inductive Inference Affective Language Analyzer Simulating Artificial Intelligence - patent # 6,587,846. More details are posted at www.ethicalvalues.com (and also reached through the PATENT link below).
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In final analysis, these additional modifications represent a welcome addition to the field of ethical inquiry. Perhaps the greatest degree of potential for this new system resides in its all-inclusive nature, accounting for virtually every major class of affective language known to exist. Indeed, based upon a limited number of elementary assumptions; namely, the principles of conditioning theory, and the paradigm of the metaperspective, the resultant hierarchy of stepwise transformations ultimately accounts for the entire 1,040-part complement of ethical terms (please refer to the MASTER DIAGRAM link below).
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This elementary theoretical foundation further satisfies one of the most crucial aspects for validating such a system; namely, the simplest explanation is typically the most correct one. This master system represents an unprecedented guide to issues of a moral nature, an undertaking certainly well worth the effort. All that find this subject intriguing are invited to join in this voyage of discovery into such cutting-edge realms of ethical inquiry. ..........
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_______________ INDEX OF THE MAJOR VIRTUES AND
Reproduced from: Absolution 358-360, 363
Accommodation 358, 359, 365
Admiration 253, 254, 257, 258, 264
Adoration 253, 254, 256, 262
Affection 254, 257, 258, 264
Altruism 62, 63, 278, 280, 282
Amity 259, 265
Appeasement 358, 359, 365
Apology 358-360, 363
Apprehension 253, 254, 258, 265
Approval 24, 26, 27, 31, 212, 253
Austerity 62, 63, 70, 71, 213
Beauty 98-102, 210
Benediction 358-360, 362
Benevolence 254, 258, 264
Blame 24, 28-30, 211, 253
Blessings 254, 255, 262
Bliss 124-128, 198, 211
Bountifulness 254, 255, 262
Bravery 259, 265
Brotherhood 254, 257, 263
Caring 253, 254, 258, 264
Censure 253, 254, 256, 263
Charisma 278, 280, 282
Charity 74-76, 80-82, 212
Charm 254, 256, 262
Chastity 340, 341, 347, 352
Chivalry 340, 341, 346, 352
Circumspection 254, 256, 257
Civility 62, 63, 67-69, 212
Clemency 358-360, 363
Compassion 358, 359, 365
Concern 24, 27, 31, 213, 253
Conciliation 358, 359, 365
Concession 358, 359, 364
Conformity 340, 341, 348, 353
Congeniality 358, 359, 364
Conscience 254, 257, 263
Contentment 254, 263
Continence 254, 258, 264
Contrition 358-360, 363
Cordiality 358, 359, 364
Courage 340, 341, 348, 353
Courtesy 254, 257, 264
Credence 254, 257, 263
Culpability 253, 254, 256, 263
Decency 74-76, 83-84, 212
Deliverance 358-360, 363
Desire 24, 26, 27, 30, 212
Devotion 254, 256, 262
Dignity 37, 38, 41-42, 213
Discipline 340, 341, 346, 352
Dogmatism 278, 280, 282
Dominion 358-360, 362
Duty 340, 341, 339, 344
Ecclesiasticism 239-243, 282
Eclecticism 181, 182, 239-243
Ecstasy 124-126, 128, 198
Ecumenism 86, 173, 239-243, 282
Equality 111, 112, 118-120
Equanimity 87, 88, 93-95, 174
Equitableness 254, 256, 263
Evangelism 86-88, 173, 239-243
Exaltation 254, 255, 262
Exoneration 339-341, 345, 351
Expediency 278, 280, 282
Fairness 254, 256, 263
Faith 74-78, 210
Felicity 339-342, 350
Fidelity 339-342, 350
Forbearance 258, 265
Fortitude 46-49, 55-57, 213
Freedom 254, 256, 263
Free will 87, 88, 91-92, 174, 211
Gladness 254, 264
Glory 37-40, 210
Goodness 98, 99, 104-105, 212
Goodwill 358, 359, 364
Grace 87-91, 174, 210
Grandeur 339-344, 350
Guilt 24, 28, 30, 211, 253
Happiness 254, 262
Harmony 124-128, 198, 213
Hero Worship 24, 28-31, 210, 253
Homage 358-360, 362
Honor 37, 38, 40-41, 211
Hope 74, 76, 78-80, 211
Hospitality 358, 359, 364
Humanism 112, 191, 239-243, 282
Humility 339-341 342-344, 350
Immaculateness 339-341, 345, 351
Individualism 239-243, 282
Indulgence 358, 359, 364
Innocence 339-341, 345, 351, 355
Integrity 37, 38, 43-44, 213
Joy 124-128, 198, 212
Justice 46-49, 51-53, 209, 211
Kindness 254, 258, 264
Liberty 62, 63, 65-67, 211
Love 111, 112, 115-116, 189
Loyalty 339-341, 342, 350, 354
Magnanimity 87, 88, 92-93, 174, 212
Magnificence 339-341, 344, 350
Majesty 339-341, 344, 350
Meekness 340, 341, 348-349, 354
Mercy 358, 359, 365
Modesty 340, 341, 347, 352, 354
Morality 278-280, 282
Mysticism 121-130, 198-202, 239
Nobility 340, 341, 342, 346, 352
Nostalgia 24, 28, 30, 210, 253
Obedience 340, 341, 349, 353
Pacifism 340, 341, 349, 353
Pardon 358-360, 363
Passion 253, 254, 257, 264
Patience 258, 265
Peace 111-115, 191, 213
Penitence 358-360, 363
Perfection 340, 341, 347, 352
Piety 339-342, 350
Poignancy 253-255, 262
Pomp 358-360, 362
Practicality 280, 280, 282
Pragmatism 239-243, 282
Probity 258, 265
Providence 62-65, 210
Prudence 46-49, 50-51, 210
Purity 340, 341, 347, 352
Quintessentialism 278, 280, 282
Rectitude 358-360, 363
Redemption 358, 359, 365
Respectfulness 254, 257, 264
Responsibility 339-341, 344, 351
Reverence 358-360, 362
Righteousness 340, 341, 345, 351
Romanticism 239-243, 282
Sacrifice 358, 359, 365
Sanctity 358-360, 362
Scrupulousness 259, 265
Self-Esteem 358-360, 362
Serenity 254-256, 262
Shrewdness 259, 265
Spiritualism 278, 280, 282
Sympathy 254, 265
Temperance 46-49, 53-55, 212
Tranquility 111, 112, 116-118, 189
Triumph 340, 341, 348, 353
Truth 98, 99, 102-104, 211
Uprightness 254, 256, 263, 282
Utilitarianism 239-243, 282
Valor 340, 341, 348, 353
Veneration 358-360, 362
Vigilance 340, 341, 347-348, 353
Wisdom 98, 99, 105-107, 213
Worry 24, 27, 30, 213, 253
Zeal 340, 341, 346, 352
________________ INDEX OF THE VICES OF DEFECT AND Abhorrence 260, 261, 266
Abomination 198, 199, 204, 218
Affectation 286, 288, 291
Alienation 279, 281
Anarchism 182, 242, 244, 245
Anger 190-192, 218
Anguish 286, 288, 291, 295
Antagonism 167, 171, 172, 221
Apathy 135-138, 142, 159, 160
Apostasy 173-174, 242-245
Arrogance 286, 288, 291, 296
Atrocity 260, 269
Audacity 286, 288, 291, 297
Avarice 159, 165-166, 220
Belligerence 190, 195-196, 221
Betrayal 146, 149-152, 218
Bigotry 260, 261, 267
Bitterness 286, 288, 297
Boldness 286, 288, 297
Bondage 260, 261, 267
Brutality 260, 268
Callousness 260, 269
Capriciousness 167-168, 221
Carelessness 260, 261, 267
Conceit 286, 288, 291, 294
Contempt 286, 288, 291, 297
Contention 260, 269
Corruption 242, 244, 245
Covetousness 285, 286, 288, 296
Cowardice 167-169, 221
Crassness 260, 268
Criticism 286, 288, 290, 295
Cruelty 167, 169-170, 221
Cunning 182, 184-186, 221
Cynicism 286, 288, 291, 295
Deceptiveness 279, 281
Depravity 260, 269
Despair 153, 157-158, 219
Diabolism 198-202, 242-245
Disdain 286, 288-290, 297
Disgrace 260, 261, 264
Dishonor 153-154, 219
Dispassionateness 260, 268
Envy 285, 286, 289, 290
Evil 182-184, 220
Fanaticism 279, 281
Fickleness 260, 269
Flattery 286, 288, 290, 296
Foolishness 159-161, 220
Fraud 242, 244, 245
Fury 260, 261, 266
Gluttony 159, 161-163, 220
Greed 260, 268
Grudgingness 260, 268
Harshness 286, 288, 297
Hatred 190, 192-193, 196, 220
Heresy 242, 244, 245
Humiliation 286, 288, 291, 295
Hypocrisy 182, 187-189, 219
Ignominy 260, 261, 267
Impetuosity 286, 288, 296
Impudence 286, 288-290, 296
Indifference 135-138, 142, 166-167
Indulgence 286, 288, 296
Infamy 146-147, 218
Iniquity 197, 201, 220
Insolence 286, 288-289, 290
Insurgency 146-148, 218
Jealousy 286, 288, 291, 296
Knavery 242, 244, 245
Lawlessness 279, 281
Laziness 135-138, 142, 145-146
Lechery 260, 268
Malice 137, 138, 141, 142, 167
Meanness 260, 268
Mendacity 260, 261, 267
Mischievousness 279, 281
Mockery 286, 288, 291, 295
Mortification 286, 288, 291, 295
Mutiny 260, 261, 266
Negligence 135-138, 142, 145, 153
Nihilism 189, 242, 244, 245
Notoriety 260, 261, 266, 279, 281
Oppression 174, 178-180, 220
Perdition 199, 201, 219
Pernicity 260, 261, 267
Persecution 174, 177-178, 221
Prejudice 190, 193-194, 219
Presumption 286, 288, 296
Pretentiousness 286, 288, 291, 294
Pride 285, 286, 288-290, 294
Prodigality 146, 148-149, 218
Profanity 242, 244, 245
Pusillanimity 260, 269
Rashness 286-288, 297
Rebellion 260, 261, 266
Reproach 286, 288, 297
Retaliation 260, 261, 267
Retribution 260, 261, 267
Ridicule 286, 288-289, 291, 295
Rudeness 260, 268
Ruthlessness 260, 269
Sanctimony 279, 281, 291
Scandalousness 260, 261, 266
Scorn 286, 288, 291, 295
Shame 286, 288, 290, 295
Slavery 153, 155-157, 219
Sloth 260, 261, 266
Spite 137, 138, 141, 158
Subjugation 260, 261, 267
Sycophancy 286, 288, 291, 296
Torment 260, 269
Treachery 137, 138, 141, 145
Treason 260, 261, 266
Tribulation 286, 288, 291, 295
Turpitude 198, 199, 221
Tyranny 174, 176-177, 219
Ugliness 182, 186-187, 218
Vanity 286, 288-289, 291, 294
Venality 279, 281
Vengeance 153-155, 219
Vileness 260, 261, 266
Villainy 242, 244, 245
Vindictiveness 137, 138, 141, 153
Vulgarity 159, 163-165, 220
Wantonness 260, 269
Wickedness 260, 268
Wrathfulness 174-175, 218
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CHAPTER EXCERPT
PROVIDENCE--FAITH
GRACE--BEAUTY
TRANQUILITY--ECSTASY
LIBERTY------HOPE
FREE WILL---TRUTH
EQUALITY----BLISS
CIVILITY---CHARITY
MAGNANIMITY-GOODNESS
LOVE--------JOY
AUSTERITY--DECENCY
EQUANIMITY---WISDOM
PEACE---HARMONY
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Prodigality/Betrayal...............Slavery/Despair
Wrath/Ugliness...............Tyranny/Hypocrisy
Anger/Abomination.............Prejudice/Perdition
Vulgarity/Avarice............Cruelty/Antagonism
Oppression/Evil..............Persecution/Cunning
Hatred/Iniquity.............Belligerence/Turpitude
Vanity//Adulation ............... Humiliation//Ridicule
Conceit//Patronization .......... Mortification//Scorn
Pretention//Indulgence ............. Anguish//Mockery
Sanctimony//Sycophancy... Tribulation//Cynicism
Arrogance//Jealousy ............. Audacity//Contempt
Impetuosity//Covetousness ... Rashness//Reproach
Presumption//Longing ............... Boldness//Chagrin
Smugness//Affectation ......... Harshness//Bitterness
(Excessive Virtue)
(Virtuous Mode)
(Absence of virtue)
(Excessive Defect)
FIDELITY//MAJESTY...............DUTY//VINDICATION
PIETY//MAGNIFICENCE......ALLEGIANCE//EXONERATION
FELICITY//GRANDEUR.....RIGHTEOUSNESS//IMMACULATE.
CHIVALRY//CHASTITY........COURAGE//OBEDIENCE
NOBILITY//PURITY..........VALOR//CONFORMITY
ZEAL//PERFECTION..........TRIUMPH//PACIFISM
(Excessive Virtue) ............ (Transitional Excess)
(Virtuous Mode) ............ (Transitional Virtue)
(Absence of virtue) ............ (Transitional Defect)
(Excessive Defect) ... (Transitional Hyperviolence)
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