After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre
This book is a critique of contemporary moral philosophy, arguing that modern ethical theories have failed to provide a coherent basis for moral judgments. The author believes that the Enlightenment project of justifying morality through reason has ultimately failed, leading to a culture of emotivism where moral arguments are reduced to expressions of personal preference. The author suggests a return to Aristotelian virtue ethics, emphasizing the importance of moral character and the role of community in ethical life.
The 2298th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 250-350
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 16th on The Modern Philosophical Classics (The Philosophical Forum)
- The 50 Best Books of the Century (Intercollegiate Studies Institute)