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The Fragility of Goodness Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

Paperback • 2001 • English • 2. edition

The Fragility of Goodness Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

By Martha C. Nussbaum

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About the book

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.

Book details

ISBN

9780521794725

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published year

2001

Language

English

Edition

2

Original title

The Fragility of Goodness Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

Format

Paperback

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