Boyd, Craig A.
The Virtues: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198845379
- author:
- Boyd, Craig A.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.5 x 11 x 0.8 centimeters (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Virtues: A Very Short Introduction This introduction to the virtues explores their role in moral life, their cultivation, and how they offer ways of thinking and acting that are alternatives to mere rule-following. It considers the relationship of the virtues to our own emotions, desires, and rational capacities. From Aristotle and Confucius to Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae, the concept of virtues has endured across cultures, religions, and philosophical traditions. This book examines the various types of virtues, including moral, intellectual, and theological virtues, as well as their relationship to vice. The Very Short Introductions series offers a concise and accessible guide to many subjects, making it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to explore this topic further.
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