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Explore the complex relationship between luck and ethics in this profound study by Cambridge University Press. The Fragility of Goodness examines ancient views on moral luck, focusing on how factors outside a person's control affect the constituents of a well-lived life. By analyzing how these external variables impact our appraisal of individuals and their lives, this work recovers a central dimension of Greek thought. This book addresses major issues in contemporary ethical theory through the lens of Greek tragedy and philosophy. It provides a deep look into how the Greeks understood the vulnerability of human goodness, offering insights that remain relevant to modern philosophical debates. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of ancient perspectives and modern ethical challenges.

Key Features

This book by Cambridge University Press provides a detailed study of ancient views regarding the concept of moral luck.

The text examines how factors outside of a person's control influence the components of a well-lived life.

Readers can explore how Greek tragedy and philosophy contribute to the understanding of modern ethical theory.

This work recovers a central dimension of Greek thought to address major issues in contemporary ethics.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 January 2001
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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