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After Virtue

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Alistair McIntyre

Alasdair MacIntyre's "After Virtue" is a highly influential work in moral philosophy that critiques modern ethical theories and proposes a return to virtue ethics.

MacIntyre argues that modern moral philosophy has lost its way, leading to a fragmented and incoherent understanding of morality.

He traces the historical development of ethical thought, identifying the decline of virtue ethics and the rise of emotivism and other relativistic approaches.

MacIntyre proposes a revival of virtue ethics grounded in the Aristotelian tradition, emphasizing the importance of character development and the cultivation of virtuous dispositions.

His work has had a profound impact on contemporary ethical debates, inspiring renewed interest in virtue ethics and its application to various social and political issues.

Mentioned by

Beatrice de Graaf

Mentioned in 41 episodes

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in relation to the consequences of the inward turn in defining the self.

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Mentioned by

Paul Blaschko

in relation to modern moral debates and the lack of moral language.

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Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

, who uses an illustration from it about interpreting events through narrative.

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Mentioned by

Rod Dreher

, referencing his book, arguing that the West has lost the ground of moral debates.

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Mentioned by Taimur in the context of discussing practices, internal goods, and community.

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Mentioned by

Timothy Keller

to illustrate the concept of faith as rational.

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Mentioned by Tim Keller, who shares an illustration from it to explain how people make sense of the world through stories.

Wisdom: How To Live It

Mentioned by

David Brooks

, referencing his work on moral philosophy and his death.

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Mentioned by

Caitlin Schess

as a difficult book that David Brooks tried to write about.

679: Individualism, Transhumanism, & Learning from Abolitionists with Daniel Lee Hill

Beatrice de Graaf

verwees naar dit boek in haar bespreking van de verlichting, ontkerkelijking en de zeven kernwaarden.

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Recommended by

Joe Heschmeyer

as a book that provides a thorough treatment of virtue ethics.

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Mentioned to illustrate the idea that one can never talk about something being good without answering the question, 'What is it for?'

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Mentioned by

Caitlin Schess

to illustrate the fragmented state of ethics in modern society.

653: Character, Christian Colleges, & Why Trump Won with Robert P. Jones

Mentioned by

Derek Rishmawy

as a book that caused a big sea change and opened up vistas for folks.

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Mentioned by

Taimur Abdaal

as a historical book that helps understand how things have developed over time.

Taimur Discovers the Value of History

Mentioned by

Paul Lay

, referencing MacIntyre's concept of a new Benedictine order preserving established knowledge.

The dawn of the post-literate society

Mentioned by

Daniel Thorson

as a relevant book to Romeo's discussion on virtue and incoherence in modern paradigms.

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Mentioned by Michael Knowles as an A-tier philosopher for his work on virtue ethics and his book "After Virtue".

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Mentioned by

Yasir Qadhi

as a critique of modern philosophy and the decline of virtue in Western society.

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Mentioned by

Potter Edmund

when discussing the character of the manager in modern society.

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