Vogt, Katja Maria

Desiring the Good: Ancient Proposals and Contemporary Theory

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ISBN 13:
9780197581209
author:
Vogt, Katja Maria
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Oxford University Press Inc
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
232
Dimensions:
21 x 13.2 x 1.9 centimeters (0.4
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
Condition:
New
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£31.10

Description

Desiring the Good: A Novel Approach to Ethics Inspired by Ancient Philosophy. This book defends a distinctive approach in ethics that starts with a fundamental question: what is the good for human beings? According to this perspective, ethics encompasses a broader range of topics than moral philosophy alone. By exploring ancient texts and their relevance to contemporary theory, Katja Maria Vogt contributes to ongoing debates in philosophy. Vogt's approach builds on key ideas from Plato and Aristotle, yet diverges from traditional Aristotelian thought. She argues that the absence of certain fundamental principles in modern theories is a significant oversight, one that can be traced back to influential proposals by Elizabeth Anscombe. The book presents a new version of the Guise of the Good, which posits that desire for a well-going human life shapes and sustains mid- and small-scale motivations. A non-relativist version of Protagoras's Measure Doctrine is also defended in this work, alongside a new kind of realism about good human lives. By exploring these ideas, Vogt offers a nuanced and thought-provoking contribution to contemporary philosophy.

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