| Description |
1 online resource (147 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Series |
Continuum studies in American philosophy
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Continuum studies in American philosophy.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Rediscovery of the virtues -- Reconstruction of ethics -- Origins of the virtues -- Human flourishing -- The ethical life -- Conclusion. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Dewey, John, 1859-1952.
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Dewey, John, 1859-1952. |
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MacIntyre, Alasdair C.
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MacIntyre, Alasdair C. |
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Virtue.
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Virtue. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Carden, Stephen D. Virtue ethics. London ; New York : Continuum, ©2006 (DLC) 2006276728 |
| ISBN |
1847143865 (electronic book) |
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9781847143860 (electronic book) |
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9780826489005 |
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9781847143860 |
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0826489001 (hardback) |
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