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The Virtues

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: Craig A. Boyd, Kevin Timpe Engelsk Paperback

The Virtues

- A Very Short Introduction
Af: Craig A. Boyd, Kevin Timpe Engelsk Paperback
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From the philosophy of Aristotle and Confucius, to Thomas Aquinas'' Summa Theologiae, to the paintings of Raphael, Botticelli and many more, fascination with the virtues has endured and evolved to fit a wide range of cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts through the centuries.This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the various virtues: the moral virtues, the intellectual virtues, and the theological virtues, as well as the capital vices. It explores the role of the virtues in moral life, their cultivation, and how they offer ways of thinking and acting that are alternatives to mere rule-following. It also considers the relationship of the virtues to our own emotions, desires, and rational capacities.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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From the philosophy of Aristotle and Confucius, to Thomas Aquinas'' Summa Theologiae, to the paintings of Raphael, Botticelli and many more, fascination with the virtues has endured and evolved to fit a wide range of cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts through the centuries.This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the various virtues: the moral virtues, the intellectual virtues, and the theological virtues, as well as the capital vices. It explores the role of the virtues in moral life, their cultivation, and how they offer ways of thinking and acting that are alternatives to mere rule-following. It also considers the relationship of the virtues to our own emotions, desires, and rational capacities.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 144
ISBN-13: 9780198845379
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 0198845375
Udg. Dato: 25 mar 2021
Længde: 15mm
Bredde: 174mm
Højde: 112mm
Forlag: Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato: 25 mar 2021
Forfatter(e): Craig A. Boyd, Kevin Timpe
Forfatter(e) Craig A. Boyd, Kevin Timpe


Kategori Etik og moralfilosofi


ISBN-13 9780198845379


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 144


Udgave


Længde 15mm


Bredde 174mm


Højde 112mm


Udg. Dato 25 mar 2021


Oplagsdato 25 mar 2021


Forlag Oxford University Press

Kategori sammenhænge