A Short History of Ethics: A History of Moral Philosophy from the Homeric Age to the 20th Century
Alasdair Macintyre
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Paperback. What is right? What is wrong? How do we decide? To a remarkable extent, our decision-making is determined by the origins of the ethical ideas that we employ and the history of their development. This title presents an insightful history of moral philosophy in the West, from the Greeks to contemporary times. Series: Routledge Classics. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; HPQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 334.
A Short History of Ethics has over the past thirty years become a key philosophical contribution to studies on morality and ethics. Alasdair MacIntyre writes a new preface for this second edition which looks at the book 'thirty years on' and considers its impact. A Short History of Ethics guides the reader through the history of moral philosophy from the Greeks to contemporary times. MacIntyre emphasises the importance of a historical context to moral concepts and ideas showing the relevance of philosophical queries on moral concepts and the importance of a historical account of ethics.
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Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Routledge Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415287494
SKU
V9780415287494
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Reviews for A Short History of Ethics: A History of Moral Philosophy from the Homeric Age to the 20th Century
'Very powerful ... this book is an impressive contribution to our endless argument about the meaning of ethical concepts.'
The Observer
The Observer