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Modernizing Aristotle's Ethics : Toward a New Art and Science of Self-Actualization / Roger Bissell and Vinay Kolhatkar.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bissell, Roger E., 1948- author.
- Kolhatkar, Vinay, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Self-actualization (Psychology)--Philosophy.
- Self-actualization (Psychology).
- Ethics.
- Ethics, Ancient.
- Aristotle--Ethics.
- Aristotle.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (320 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2023]
- Summary:
- Modernizing Aristotle's Ethics by Roger E. Bissell and Vinay Kolhatkar offers a contemporary examination of Aristotelian ethics, exploring the concept of living a meaningful and humane life. The authors integrate insights from various fields, such as philosophy, psychology, and evolutionary biology, to create a modern framework for understanding human flourishing. Drawing on thinkers like Ayn Rand, Abraham Maslow, and Thomas Aquinas, this book seeks to update Aristotle's ideas in light of recent developments in the social and natural sciences. It aims to provide readers with a practical guide to self-actualization and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of reason and freedom. The book is intended for those interested in philosophy, ethics, and personal development, particularly fans of Aristotle and Ayn Rand. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Introduction: Crafting a Meaningful, Humane Life
- Roger E. Bissell and Vinay Kolhatkar
- Chapter 2
- A Brief History of Aristotelian Thought
- Roger E. Bissell
- Chapter 3
- The Essence of Human Nature
- Vinay Kolhatkar
- Chapter 4
- Deep Meaning and the Fullest Life
- Chapter 5
- The Ethics of a Humane, Meaningful Life
- Chapter 6
- Toward a Humane Society of Flourishing Individuals
- Afterword
- References
- Index for Modernizing Aristotle's Ethics
- Prepared by Roger E. Bissell and Vinay Kolhatkar.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Bissell, Roger Modernizing Aristotle's Ethics
- ISBN:
- 9781804411636
- 1804411639
- OCLC:
- 1410593709
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