A Short History of Ethics - A History of Moral Philosophy from the Homeric Age to the 20th Century (Paperback, Revised)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Classics
Release date:	2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Alasdair MacIntyre
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	273
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-28749-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Ethics & moral philosophy > General
LSN:	0-415-28749-9
Barcode:	9780415287494

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