The Practice of Virtue

This collection provides readings from five classic thinkers with importantly distinct approaches to virtue theory, along with five new essays from contemporary thinkers that apply virtue theories to the resolution of practical moral problems. Jennifer Welchman's Introduction discusses the history of virtue theory. A short introduction to each reading highlights the distinctive aspects of the view expressed.

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Classic and Contemporary Readings in Virtue Ethics

Edited, with Introduction, by Jennifer Welchman

2006 - 256 pp.

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This collection provides readings from five classic thinkers with importantly distinct approaches to virtue theory, along with five new essays from contemporary thinkers that apply virtue theories to the resolution of practical moral problems. Jennifer Welchman's Introduction discusses the history of virtue theory. A short introduction to each reading highlights the distinctive aspects of the view expressed.

 

Contents:

Preface.

Introduction.

PART I: CLASSIC VIRTUE THEORIES:

  • Aristotle: Introduction. Nicomachean Ethics. Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Seneca: Introduction. On the Happy Life. Moral Letters to Lucilius. Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Francis Hutcheson: Introduction. An Inquiry into the Original of our Ideas of Beauty and Virtue. Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • David Hume: Introduction. An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals. Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Friedrich Nietzsche: Introduction. On the Genealogy of Morality. Beyond Good and Evil. Suggestions for Further Reading.

PART II: CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS:

  • Rosalind Hursthouse: "Applying Virtue Ethics to Our Treatment of the Other Animals." Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Julia Annas: "Seneca: Stoic Philosophy as a Guide to Living." Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Mark H. Waymack: "Francis Hutcheson, Virtue Ethics and Public Policy." Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Jacqueline Taylor: "Humean Humanity Versus Hate." Suggestions for Further Reading.
  • Clancy W. Martin: "Nietzsche's Virtues and the Virtues of Business." Suggestions for Further Reading.

 

About the Author:

Jennifer Welchman is Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Alberta.