The Fragility of Goodness

Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

Autor*innen

• Martha Nussbaum

Parameter

• 592 Seiten
• 21 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Klassiker
• Literarische Kritik
• Philosophie
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the concept of 'moral luck,' this study delves into ancient philosophical perspectives on ethics and morality. It examines how luck influences moral judgment and the implications it has on accountability and virtue. By analyzing historical texts and theories, the book sheds light on the complexities of moral responsibility in the context of chance events, offering a rich understanding of how ancient thinkers grappled with these enduring questions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2001
• Einband: Paperback