Current Controversies in Virtue Theory

Name: Current Controversies in Virtue Theory
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Current Controversies in Virtue Theory explores central debates in the enduring philosophical concept of virtue. Five pairs of leading philosophers confront contemporary issues such as the nature of virtue, its relationship to human flourishing, the link between moral and epistemic virtues, how virtues are acquired, and whether true virtue can be attained. Mark Alfano enhances the volume with a synthetic introduction, clear abstracts for each debate, suggested readings, study questions, and directions for future exploration, making this collection a comprehensive guide to current virtue theory.
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This work is especially suitable for students and readers interested in moral philosophy, ethics, and the contemporary discussions surrounding virtue theory. It serves well in introductory courses and offers insightful debates for philosophers, ethicists, and anyone keen on understanding the complexities of virtue in philosophical discourse.

Virtue is among the most venerable concepts in philosophy, and has recently seen a major revival.

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Virtue is among the most venerable concepts in philosophy, and has recently seen a major revival. However, new challenges to conceptions of virtue have also arisen.

In Current Controversies in Virtue Theory, five pairs of cutting-edge philosophers square off over central topics in virtue theory: the nature of virtue, the connection between virtue and flourishing, the connection between moral and epistemic virtues, the way in which virtues are acquired, and the possibility of attaining virtue.

Mark Alfano guides his readers through these essays (all published here for the first time), with a synthetic introduction, succinct abstracts of each debate, suggested further readings and study questions for each controversy, and a list of further controversies to be explored.

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Praised by Gilbert Harman of Princeton University, this book provides an excellent, clear introduction to five pivotal debates in virtue theory. It is celebrated for its accessibility to students and for anyone interested in moral philosophy and ethics. Reviewers highlight how the volume uniquely presents in-depth discussions on whether virtue contributes to flourishing, the acquisition of virtues, and the interplay of ethical and epistemic virtues, making it valuable both as an academic resource and as engaging reading.

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ISBN: 9780415658201

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 2 Tables, black and white

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Edited by Mark Alfano

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 362g

Pages: 162

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: Current Controversies in Philosophy

About the Author

Mark Alfano is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oregon. He specializes in moral psychology broadly construed, including virtue theory, decision making, ethics, and experimental philosophy. His first book was Character as Moral Fiction (2013). He has also participated in a number of interdisciplinary projects, including a quarter-million-dollar investigation of the nature, causes of, and consequences of intellectual humility.

Current Controversies in Virtue Theory