To begin Hume’s moral theory is comprised of four theses which are “(1) Reason alone cannot be a motive to the will, but rather is the “slave of the passions” (2) Moral distinctions are not derived from reason. (3) Moral distinctions are derived from the moral sentiments: feelings of approval (esteem, praise) and disapproval (blame) felt by spectators who contemplate a character trait or action. (4) While some virtues and vices are natural, …show more content…
Natural virtues and vices are things that can cause positive and negative emotions, but are natural. Hume would say too much pride, lust, and anger are examples of a natural vice, due to it, causing dissatisfaction to others. This is similar to religious views where sins would be something that causes a discomfort to others. Moving forward, a natural virtue could be something, such as, self-esteem. This is something that’s good for the person and society, natural virtue benefits the majority of people, therefore self-esteem would be considered a natural virtue. An artificial virtue or vice is something that is made by man in order to better society, whether or not it does is another question. An example used would be justice, for the reason, it was created by man to punish those who committed crimes that hurts