49 pages 1 hour read

Alasdair MacIntyre

After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1981

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Alasdair MacIntyre’s After Virtue is lauded for its profound critique of modern moral philosophy and its compelling argument for a return to Aristotelian ethics. Reviewers appreciate its intellectual rigor and insightful analysis of virtue ethics. However, some criticize its dense prose and theoretical complexity, which may challenge less experienced readers. Overall, it's a significant contribution to ethical philosophy.

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Who Should Read After Virtue?

Readers who are fascinated by moral philosophy, the critique of modernity, and the revival of Aristotelian ethics will appreciate After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre. Comparable books include Charles Taylor's Sources of the Self and Alasdair MacIntyre's own Whose Justice? Which Rationality?.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Philosophy
Religion / Spirituality
Arts / Culture
Themes
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Society: Community
Self Discovery
Period
Post Modernism
Genre
Philosophy
Classic Fiction