Three Rival Versions Of Moral Inquiry by Alasdair MacIntyre
Encyclopaedia, Genealogy, and Tradition
This philosophical work explores the evolution and conflict of three distinct approaches to moral inquiry: the encyclopedic, the genealogical, and the traditional. It delves into how each framework interprets and evaluates moral concepts, with the encyclopedic approach rooted in Enlightenment ideals of rationality and objectivity, the genealogical approach influenced by Nietzschean skepticism and critique of power structures, and the traditional approach grounded in Aristotelian ethics and communal practices. Through a comparative analysis, the book examines the strengths and limitations of each perspective, ultimately advocating for a return to a more tradition-based understanding of moral inquiry that emphasizes historical context and community values.
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 241-250
- Original Language
- English
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