| A Short History of Ethics: A History of Moral Philosophy from the Homeric Age to the 20th Century Revised Edition Contributor(s): MacIntyre, Alasdair (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415287480 ISBN-13: 9780415287487 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $104.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Dewey: 170.92 |
| Series: Routledge Classics |
| Physical Information: 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Short History of Ethics has over the past thirty years become a key philosophical contribution to studies on morality and ethics. Alasdair MacIntyre writes a new preface for this second edition which looks at the book 'thirty years on' and considers its impact. A Short History of Ethics guides the reader through the history of moral philosophy from the Greeks to contemporary times. MacIntyre emphasises the importance of a historical context to moral concepts and ideas showing the relevance of philosophical queries on moral concepts and the importance of a historical account of ethics. A Short History of Ethics is an important contribution written by one of the most important living philosophers. Ideal for all philosophy students interested in ethics and morality. |