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The Fabric of Character: Aristotle's Theory of Virtue

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The Fabric of Character: Aristotle's Theory of Virtue - Sherman, Nancy
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Most traditional accounts of Aristotle's theory of ethical education neglect its cognitive aspects. This book asserts that, in Aristotle's view, excellence of character comprises both the sentiments and practical reason. Sherman focuses particularly on four aspects of practical reason as they relate to character: moral perception, choicemaking, collaboration, and the development of those capacities in moral education. Throughout the book, she is sensitive to contemporary moral debates, and indicates the extent to which ...

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The Fabric of Character: Aristotle's Theory of Virtue 1991, Clarendon Press, Oxford, England

ISBN-13: 9780198239178

Revised edition

Trade paperback

The Fabric of Character: Aristotle's Theory of Virtue 1989, Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford, England

ISBN-13: 9780198244516

Hardcover