A short treatise on the great virtues : the uses of philosophy in everyday life /
By: Comte-Sponville, André
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Publisher: London : Heinemann, 2002Description: viii, 352 p. ; 25 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0434009687; 9780434009688:.Subject(s): Moral philosophy | Virtues | EthicsDDC classification: 179.9 Summary: This work presents philosophy in the traditional manner, as an examination of what it means to lead the good life. The author explores what he argues are 24 crucial virtues, from politeness (not a virtue but a condition for them) to courage.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
This work presents philosophy in the traditional manner, as an examination of what it means to lead the good life. The author explores what he argues are 24 crucial virtues, from politeness (not a virtue but a condition for them) to courage.
Translated from the French.