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A Short History of Ethics : A History of Moral Philosophy From the Homeric Age to the 20th Century by Alasdair C. MacIntyre is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
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A Short History of Ethics has over the past thirty years become a key philosophical contribution to studies on morality and ethics. Alasdair MacIntyre writes a new preface for this second edition which looks at the book 'thirty years on' and considers its impact. A Short History of Ethics guides the reader through the history of moral philosophy from the Greeks to contemporary times. MacIntyre emphasises the importance of a historical context to moral concepts and ideas showing the relevance of philosophical queries on moral concepts and the importance of a historical account of ethics. A Short History of Ethics is an important contribution written by one of the most important living philosophers. Ideal for all philosophy students interested in ethics and morality.
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- Author
- Alasdair C. MacIntyre
- Publisher
- Routledge Classics
- Published
- 1998
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780415173971
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- History, Philosophy, Humanities
- Rating
- 3.89 / 5 (204 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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