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A theory of virtue: response to critics.

Authors :
Adams, Robert
Source :
Philosophical Studies. Mar2010, Vol. 148 Issue 1, p159-165. 7p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article presents the reply of the author to his critics on his book related to the nature of virtue and its significance in reality. Replying to the criticism based on psychological evidences, the author believes that personal excellences of physical strength and memory are not virtues. In the same way, he also clarifies his statement regarding the relationship of virtue to accomplishment to which he means something related to effort, work, and will power.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
148
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48464145
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-010-9512-5