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The Fragility of Goodness

- Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

About The Fragility of Goodness

This book is a study of ancient views about 'moral luck'. It examines the fundamental ethical problem that many of the valued constituents of a well-lived life are vulnerable to factors outside a person's control, and asks how this affects our appraisal of persons and their lives.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521794725
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 592
  • Published:
  • January 14, 2001
  • Edition:
  • 2
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x225x37 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 884 g.
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Description of The Fragility of Goodness

This book is a study of ancient views about 'moral luck'. It examines the fundamental ethical problem that many of the valued constituents of a well-lived life are vulnerable to factors outside a person's control, and asks how this affects our appraisal of persons and their lives.

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