Virtue by Heather Battaly
What is a virtue, and how are virtues different from vices? Do people with virtues lead better lives than the rest of us? Do they know more? Can we acquire virtues if so, how? In this lively and engaging introduction to this core topic, Heather Battaly argues that there is more than one kind of virtue.-
Logic: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Emotion
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Persons and Personal Identity
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Politics: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Epistemology: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Gender: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Ethics: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Austerity and Working-Class Resistance
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Moral Responsibility
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Irrationality
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The Problem of Evil
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Language: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Mind
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Aesthetics: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Science: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Automatic
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Regulation for Revenue
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Working Longer
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Poverty Reduction Strategies in Action
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Capitalism Unbound
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Prospects and Ambiguities of Globalization
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Liberal Arts Colleges
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The Public Use of Private Interest
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Religion: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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Law: Key Concepts in Philosophy
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The Political Economy of Sugar Production in Colonial Kenya
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Contractors in the Government Workplace
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Exploring the Political Economy and Social Philosophy of James M. Buchanan
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The Labour of Subjectivity
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Free Will
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Ethics
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Metaphysics
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Well-Being
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Causation
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Disagreement
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Truth
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Groups as Agents
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Properties
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Probability
"An extremely impressive introduction to the concept of virtueIt addresses both moral virtue and intellectual virtue. And it provides an excellent overview of the key thinkers and scholarly literature on these topics. Battaly moves seamlessly between discussing important philosophical details and offering fun and illuminating examples. The writing is crisp, clear, and engaging throughout. The book is an ideal introduction to virtue and virtue theory for undergraduates and experts alike."
Jason Baehr, Loyola Marymount University
Jason Baehr, Loyola Marymount University
"This is a very attractive and accessible introduction to the philosophy of the virtues, both ethical and epistemological."
Michael Slote, University of Miami
"An excellent introduction to virtue theory by an author who knows the issues thoroughly and presents them lucidly and interestingly."
Ernest Sosa, Rutgers University
Heather Battaly is Professor of Philosophy at California State University Fullerton
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745649542 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745649548 |
| Title | Virtue |
| Author | Heather Battaly |
| Series | Key Concepts In Philosophy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2014-12-05 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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