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

Martha C. Nussbaum

4.2/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 592

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: April 19, 2001

ISBN: 0521794722

ISBN 13: 9780521794725

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

Martha C. Nussbaum

4.2/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 592

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: April 19, 2001

ISBN: 0521794722

ISBN 13: 9780521794725

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