MacIntyre, Alasdair
After Virtue (Bloomsbury Revelations)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780936253
- author:
- MacIntyre, Alasdair
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Academic
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 36
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 14 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alasdair MacIntyre's After Virtue is a landmark work in contemporary moral philosophy that challenges the conventional understanding of ethics and morality. Published in 1981, this influential book has since become a crucial text for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human values. MacIntyre argues that a crisis in moral language can be traced back to the European Enlightenment, which made it increasingly difficult to formulate moral principles. In response, he revisits an earlier strand of ethical thinking, emphasizing the importance of 'virtue' in the ethical life, as exemplified by Aristotle. This thought-provoking work remains relevant today, offering a fresh perspective on our understanding of ethics and morality. After Virtue is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the fundamental questions of human values and moral principles.
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