The Definition of Moral Virtue / Yves R. Simon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simon, Yves R., Author.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Fordham University Press, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Yves R. Simon explores moral virtue in this piece through identifying three moral positions common in modernity that attempt to substitute the traditional concept of virtue, as well as discussing the distinction between nature and use of sources of good or evil. He also discusses the distinctions between habits and opinions, as well as the virtue and science. He gives clear examples that make this book enjoyable for readers of all levels to understand moral virtue.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Editor's Preface

YVES R. SIMON ( 1903-1961) A BIO-BIBLIOGRAPHY

1 Modern Substitutes for Virtue

2 Clearing up Some Confusions

3 Further Necessary Distinctions

4 Virtue Is Not Science

5 The Definition of Moral Virtue

6 The Interdependence of Virtues

INDEX

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 24. Mai 2022)

ISBN:

0-8232-9678-4

OCLC:

1322124280