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The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy 2 Revised edition
Nussbaum, Martha C. (University of Chicago)
The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy 2 Revised edition
Nussbaum, Martha C. (University of Chicago)
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.
590 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | January 15, 2001 |
ISBN13 | 9780521794725 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 592 |
Dimensions | 152 × 225 × 37 mm · 884 g |
Language | English |