MacIntyre, Alasdair

Dependent Rational Animals: Why Human Beings Need the Virtues

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ISBN 13:
9780715638606
author:
MacIntyre, Alasdair
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
188
Dimensions:
23.39 x 15.6 x 1.02 centimetres
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£30.89

Description

Dependent Rational Animals: Why Human Beings Need the Virtues By Alasdair MacIntyre In this thought-provoking work, Alasdair MacIntyre explores the nature of human beings and our place in the world. He argues that our vulnerability and dependence on others are fundamental aspects of our existence, and that these factors have been overlooked by moral philosophers. By examining the animal nature of humanity, MacIntyre seeks to understand how we can cultivate virtues such as independent practical reasoning and a recognition of our interdependence. MacIntyre's central question is where an account of the virtues should begin. He suggests that it should start with the facts of human vulnerability and disability, which have been given insufficient attention in moral philosophy. By considering these aspects of human nature, MacIntyre aims to shed new light on the role of virtues in our lives. This book offers a fresh perspective on the importance of virtues in human life, one that is grounded in a nuanced understanding of our animal nature and our dependence on others.

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