
Fiction and Moral Reflection | Thomas Pavel
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Moral Attitudes Through Fiction
The chapter discusses how different story worlds reveal diverse moral attitudes, drawing examples from Vladmir Propp, Alan Dundes, ancient literature, and works like the Iliad and the story of Oedipus. It emphasizes the importance of traditional customs, violations of these norms, and the role of moral philosophy in guiding behavior in complex scenarios.
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