Virtue and Meaning A Neo Aristotelian Perspective 1st Edition by David McPherson ISBN 1108477887 9781108477888

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ISBN 10: 1108477887 
ISBN 13: 9781108477888
Author: David McPherson

The revival of Aristotelian virtue ethics can be seen as a response to the modern problem of disenchantment, that is, the perceived loss of meaning in modernity. However, in Virtue and Meaning, David McPherson contends that the dominant approach still embraces an overly disenchanted view. In a wide-ranging discussion, McPherson argues for a more fully re-enchanted perspective that gives better recognition to the meanings by which we live and after which we seek, and to the fact that human beings are the meaning-seeking animal. In doing so, he defends distinctive accounts of the relationship between virtue and happiness, other-regarding demands, and the significance of linking neo-Aristotelian virtue ethics with a view of the meaning of life and a spiritual life where contemplation has a central role. This book will be valuable for philosophers and other readers who are interested in virtue ethics and the perennial question of the meaning of life.

Virtue and Meaning A Neo Aristotelian Perspective 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: The Foundations of Aristotelian Virtue Ethics

  • Aristotle’s Ethical Theory: The Nicomachean Ethics
  • The Concept of Eudaimonia (Flourishing)
  • The Role of Practical Wisdom (Phronesis)

• Chapter 2: Virtue and Character

  • Understanding Virtue: Moral and Intellectual Virtues
  • The Development of Character
  • The Role of Habit and Education in Cultivating Virtue

• Chapter 3: The Meaning of Life: A Teleological Perspective

  • The Concept of Purpose in Aristotelian Ethics
  • Defining Meaning through Human Flourishing
  • The Role of Teleology in Human Action

• Chapter 4: The Moral Landscape: Virtue and Practical Reason

  • The Relationship Between Virtue and Practical Reasoning
  • Moral Decision-Making and Ethical Deliberation
  • Virtue in Action: From Theory to Practice

• Chapter 5: The Social Dimension of Virtue

  • Virtue and Community: The Role of Friendship and Justice
  • The Importance of Social Context in Virtue Ethics
  • Political and Civic Virtues

• Chapter 6: Modern Interpretations of Aristotelian Virtue

  • Neo-Aristotelian Ethics in Contemporary Thought
  • Virtue Ethics in the Context of Modern Philosophy
  • Critiques and Developments of Aristotle’s Theory

• Chapter 7: Meaning Beyond the Self: The Ethical Implications

  • The Interconnectedness of Personal and Collective Meaning
  • Altruism, Compassion, and Global Virtue Ethics
  • The Pursuit of Meaning in a Complex World

• Chapter 8: The Role of Emotions in Virtue Ethics

  • Emotions as an Integral Part of Moral Character
  • Understanding the Role of Emotions in Ethical Behavior
  • Balancing Rationality and Emotion in Virtue Development

• Chapter 9: Virtue and the Good Life

  • Defining the Good Life in Neo-Aristotelian Terms
  • The Role of Virtue in Achieving a Flourishing Life
  • Integrating Meaning and Happiness

• Chapter 10: Criticisms and Challenges

  • Addressing Common Criticisms of Virtue Ethics
  • Contemporary Debates on Virtue and Meaning
  • Reaffirming the Relevance of Aristotelian Ethics Today

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