Oxford University Press Virtue Ethics Essays - Philippa Foot Moral Philosophy

Philippa Foot's groundbreaking collection of essays challenges the dominant moral theories of contemporary philosophy by placing virtue and vice at the centre of ethical thought. Rather than focusing on rights, duties, justice or consequences, Foot develops a compelling case for virtue ethics as the foundation of moral reasoning. Her straightforward yet intellectually rigorous writing style makes complex philosophical arguments accessible to serious readers. These essays represent a significant contribution to Western moral philosophy, offering an alternative framework that has influenced subsequent generations of virtue ethicists and philosophers. The Oxford University Press edition presents Foot's most important work for students and scholars of ethics, history of philosophy, and moral theory.