Virtue : an introduction to theory and practice / Olli-Pekka Vainio.
Virtue : an introduction to theory and practice / Olli-Pekka Vainio.
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Publisher
Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2016]
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G 2016/4967
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Language
English
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Physical content
ix , 124 pages ; 21 cm.
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
What is virtue? -- The history of virtues -- Virtues and vices -- Applications of virtues.
Publication information
Publisher
Eugene, Oregon : Cascade Books, [2016]
Series
Place of Publication
Oregon
Date Published
[2016]
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Summary
Since the 1960s, the virtues have been making a comeback in various fields of study. This book offers an overview of the history of virtues from Plato to Nietzsche, discusses the philosophy and psychology of virtues, and analyzes different applications of virtue in epistemology, positive psychology, ethics, and politics. (Publisher)
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Virtue : an introduction to theory and practice / Olli-Pekka Vainio.
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Cascade companions, 29.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-124).
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G 2016/4967
Record Identifier
74VKVvQKzjOl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVvQKzjOl
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ISBN
1498237525 hardcover
1498237509
9781498237505 paperback
9781498237529 hardcover
DDC
179.9
MMS ID
991024039003802626
