The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521794725)

This book is a study of ancient views about "moral luck." It examines the fundamental ethical problem that many of the valued constituents of a well-lived life are vulnerable to factors outside a person's control, and asks how this affects our appraisal of persons and their lives. The Greeks made a profound contribution to these questions, yet neither the problems nor the Greek views of them have received the attention they deserve. This updated edition contains a new preface.

Author: Martha C. Nussbaum, Nussbaum Martha C.
ISBN-10: 0521794722
ISBN-13: 9780521794725
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2001
Pages: 592
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.40d