Virtue

by Heather D. Battaly

Book Overview

What is a virtue, and how are virtues different from vices? Do people with virtues lead better lives than the rest of us? Do they know more? Can we acquire virtues if so, how?

In this lively and engaging introduction to this core topic, Heather Battaly argues that there is more than one kind of virtue. Some virtues make the world a better place, or help us to attain knowledge. Other virtues are dependent upon good intentions like caring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745649548
• ISBN13: 9780745649542
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"