Vice in ancient philosophy: plato and aristotle on moral ignorance and corruption of character
Auteur :
Nielsen, Karen Margrethe
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108713436
Date de publication :
18 janv. 2024
Dimensions :
22,8 x 15,2 x 0,4 cm
Poids :
130 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This Element considers injustice and lawlessness in Plato and Aristotle. Starting with Socrates' paradoxical claim that 'tyrants and orators do just about nothing they want to do'. It yields new insights into ancient Greek ethics and moral psychology, as well as surprising perspectives on contemporary debates.