Why do people do evil? How can we learn to do better? Philosophers
in the long-standing tradition of 'virtue ethics' argue that we act
badly because of shortcomings in our character, and that we can
improve by practicing virtues such as courage, honesty, and
compassion. Recently, philosophical 'situationists' have issued a
profound challenge to this tradition: they argue that anyone can
act badly if placed in a sufficiently tempting situation, and that
the goal of cultivating good character is misguided and may even be
harmful. Rather than encouraging us to pursue the ideal of virtue,
these philosophers propose that ethics should instead begin by
recognizing the profound limits of human self-knowledge and
self-control. This book critically examines the arguments and
evidence on each side of this debate, with a special focus on the
connections between the philosophical issues and current research
in social and personality psychology. Character also includes
guides to further reading that will help students deepen their
understanding of this essential topic in contemporary ethics.
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