Description
Book Synopsis'Virtue Ethics' is an approach to normative ethical theory that takes the consideration of character as fundamental to ethical reflection. This book collects classical sources and central expressions of this tradition. It includes Aristotle, the classical source of 'nonmoral' virtue theory, and is intended for those interested in normative theory.
Trade Review“Finally, here's a book that can get one well launched on the study of virtue ethics. Containing classical texts and groundbreaking contemporary essays, it reprints some of the great pivotal pieces that showcase the theory's appeal. Unlike other readers, it represents both the Aristotelian and sentiment-based virtue traditions. It is high time we had such a unique and useful collection available.”
Rachel Cohon, The University at Albany, State University of New York Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vi
Introduction 1
Part I Classical Sources 5
1 Aristotle From The Nicomachean Ethics 7
2 Francis Hutcheson From An Inquiry into the Original of Our Idea of Virtue 51
3 David Hume From Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals 63
Part II Contemporary Expressions 103
4 Philippa Foot Virtues and Vices 105
5 John McDowell Virtue and Reason 121
6 Alasdair MacIntyre The Nature of the Virtues 144
7 Annette Baier What Do women Want in a Moral Theory? 168
8 Rosalind Hursthouse Normative Virture Ethics 184
9 Michael Slote Agent-Based Virtue Ethics 203
Part III Contemporary Discussion 227
10 Gary Watson On the Primacy of Character 229
Index 251
