The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 04/19/2001
ISBN: 9780521794725
Pages: 592
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.40d