Originally published in 1991, this book focuses on the concept of virtue, and in particular on the virtue of wisdom or knowledge, as it is found in the epic poe
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This fascinating examination of the development of virtue ethics in the early stages of western civilization deals with a wide range of philosophers and schools
This is the first comprehensive guide and only substantial undergraduate level introduction to ancient Greek and Roman ethics. It covers the ethical theories an