Virtue ethics : Dewey and MacIntyre /
Modern ethical theory has experienced a resurgence of interest in the virtues. Long relegated to the ancient and medieval past, virtue theory is now considered by many to be a viable alternative to the otherwise dominant Kantian and Utilitarian ethical theories. Alasdair MacIntyre is a central figur...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Continuum,
2006
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| Series: | Continuum studies in American philosophy.
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| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Modern ethical theory has experienced a resurgence of interest in the virtues. Long relegated to the ancient and medieval past, virtue theory is now considered by many to be a viable alternative to the otherwise dominant Kantian and Utilitarian ethical theories. Alasdair MacIntyre is a central figure in this movement, whose work forms an expanding yet consistent and influential project to address fundamental issues in ethical theory and American culture. However, many of his ideas were anticipated by John Dewey, who also has a great deal to say about the virtues in a moral life. This book. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (147 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1847143865 9781847143860 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
