The Theory and Practice of Virtue

by Gilbert Meilaender and Gilbert C. Meilaender

Book Overview

Many students of philosophical and theological ethics have recently experienced a renewed interest in what may be called an ethic of virtue. Such an ethic focuses less on the concept of duty--or doing--and more on being. Central to an ethic of virtue is a division of moral life that emphasizes character and character development or moral education.

The Theory and Practice of Virtue presents a series of connected essays--drawing on the thoughts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0268018537
• ISBN13: 9780268018535
• Release Date: November 1984
• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.5"