The Fabric of Character: Aristotle's Theory of Virtue

ISBN-13: 9780198239178 / Angielski / Miękka / 1991 / 232 str.

Nancy Sherman

Opis

Most traditional accounts of Aristotle's theory of ethical education neglect its cognitive aspects. This book asserts that, in Aristotle's view, excellence of character comprises both the sentiments and practical reason. Sherman focuses particularly on four aspects of practical reason as they relate to character: moral perception, choicemaking, collaboration, and the development of those capacities in moral education. Throughout the book, she is sensitive to contemporary moral debates, and indicates the extent to which Aristotle's account of practical reason provides an alternative to theories of impartial reason.

Recenzje

'The book is interesting, well-argued and well-documented, and provides a valuable new slant on several parts of Aristotle's theory.' Anthony Preus, International Studies in Philosophy