Publication details
Morální charakter a jeho empirická reflexe
| Title in English | Moral character and its empirical reflection |
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Monograph |
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| Description | Moral character (ethos) is a very old concept whose philosophical contours, as well as its connection with the completion of human life, are found in antiquity. Probably by happy coincidence, Aristotle, a disciple of Plato, and his ethical writings are primarily associated with this concept. The author of this book starts from the conviction that this ethical doctrine is a neglected jewel of our civilization and notes the current interdisciplinary efforts to revive it through the actualization of the very concept of moral character. The author's intention is to critically assess these efforts, that is, to consider whether they are not losing their purpose, and at the same time to systematize them. He regards as central the subsection defining the function of Aristotle's ethical doctrine and the entire third chapter, which defines five criteria for adequate actualization. The second chapter provides the basis for the following considerations, analyzing the concepts of Aristotle's ethical doctrine and their interrelations. A critical examination of specific proposals for updating, and in particular the prominent skill analogy, is the focus of chapter four. Then, in the last chapter, the author develops a typology of actualizations and presents his own outline for moral actualization. The book is intended for those moderately advanced in moral philosophy. At the same time, however, it contains ample examples and references, and the various argumentative steps are explained with enough care to make the writing accessible to any patient reader. |
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