The virtue of running a marathon

Think 18 (52):69-74 (2019)
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Running a marathon is not solely a personal achievement; rather it sets an example. Because of the nature of this example, it constitutes an achievement that deserves our praise (contrary to what has recently been argued in this Journal).

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10.1017/s1477175619000034

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Simone Gozzano
Università degli Studi dell'Aquila

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The self-regarding and other-regarding virtues.Gabriele Taylor & Sybil Wolfram - 1968 - Philosophical Quarterly 18 (72):238-248.
Is Running a Marathon a Virtue?Eldar Sarajlic - 2018 - Think 17 (48):101-105.

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