The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and PhilosophyThis 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
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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.
Binding Type: Paperback Publisher: Cambridge University Press Published: 04/19/2001 ISBN: 9780521794725 Pages: 592 Weight: 1.80lbs Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.40d
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The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy