Character (Esprios Classics)
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Character (Esprios Classics) by Samuel Smiles
We often speak of a person's character--good or bad, strong or weak--and think of it as a guide to how that person will behave in a given situation. Oddly, however, philosophers writing about ethics have had virtually nothing to say about the role of character in ethical behavior. What is character? How does it relate to having a self, or to the process of moral decision? Are we responsible for our characters? Character answers these questions, and goes on to examine the place of character in ethical philosophy. Both the Kantian and utilitarian traditions, Kupperman argues, have largely ignored the ways in which decisions are integrated over time, and instead provide a snapshot model of moral decision. Kupperman demonstrates the deficiencies of a number of classic and contemporary ethical theories that do not take account of the idea of character, and offers his own character-based theory. Along the way he touches on such subjects as personal identity, the importance of happiness, moral education, and the definition of a valuable life.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781034289074 |
| ISBN 10 | 1034289071 |
| Title | Character (Esprios Classics) |
| Author | Samuel Smiles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Blurb |
| Year published | 2024-04-26 |
| Number of pages | 294 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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