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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 Imprint

Published

1997

Language

EN

ISBN

9780415173988

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Social Science, Fiction, Reference

Rating

3.89 / 5 (204 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14