This collection provides readings from five classic thinkers with importantly distinct approaches to virtue theory, along with five new essays from contemporary thinkers that apply virtue theories to the resolution of practical moral problems. Jennifer Welchman's Introduction discusses the history of virtue theory. A short introduction to each reading highlights the distinctive aspects of the view expressed.
About the AuthorJennifer Welchman is Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Alberta.
Book InformationISBN 9780872208100
Author Jennifer WelchmanFormat Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, IncPublisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Weight(grams) 397g