Fragility of goodness, the: luck and ethics in greek tragedy and philosophy
Auteur :
Nussbaum, Martha C.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521794725
Date de publication :
15 janv. 2001
Dimensions :
22,6 x 15,2 x 3,6 cm
Poids :
794 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book is a study of ancient views about 'moral luck'. It examines the fundamental ethical problem that many of the valued constituents of a well-lived life are vulnerable to factors outside a person's control, and asks how this affects our appraisal of persons and their lives.