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The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

Cambridge University Press
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Description

This book is a study of ancient views about moral luck. It examines the fundamental ethical problem that many of the valued constituents of a well-lived life are vulnerable to factors outside a person's control, and asks how this affects our appraisal of persons and their lives. The Greeks made a profound contribution to these questions, yet neither the problems nor the Greek views of them have received the attention they deserve. This updated edition contains a new preface.

Author: Martha C. Nussbaum, Nussbaum Martha C.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/19/2001
Pages: 592
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.40d
ISBN13: 9780521794725
ISBN10: 0521794722
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | General