mercy

a.k.a. clemency, indulgence, leniency

Complementary virtues¶

• epieikeia
• forgiveness
• pity
• reconciliation

Contrasting vices¶

• ruthlessness

Virtues possibly in tension¶

• justice
• righteous anger

How to acquire or strengthen it¶

TBD

Notes and links¶

• Notes on Forgiveness etc. (David, LessWrong)

Mentioned elsewhere¶

• One of the virtues discussed in Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics

Inspirational quotes¶

• “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” ―Jesus
• “Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful.” ―Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra II (“On the Tarantulas”)