The Subject of Virtue
An Anthropology of Ethics and Freedom
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
| Author: | Dr James Laidlaw | ISBN: | 9781107461147 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press | Publication: | October 24, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr James Laidlaw |
| ISBN: | 9781107461147 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Publication: | October 24, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Language: | English |
The anthropology of ethics has become an important and fast-growing field in recent years. This book argues that it represents not just a new subfield within anthropology but a conceptual renewal of the discipline as a whole, enabling it to take account of a major dimension of human conduct which social theory has so far failed adequately to address. An ideal introduction for students and researchers in anthropology and related human sciences. • Shows how ethical concepts such as virtue, character, freedom and responsibility may be incorporated into anthropological analysis • Surveys the history of anthropology's engagement with morality • Examines the relevance for anthropology of two major philosophical approaches to moral life.
The anthropology of ethics has become an important and fast-growing field in recent years. This book argues that it represents not just a new subfield within anthropology but a conceptual renewal of the discipline as a whole, enabling it to take account of a major dimension of human conduct which social theory has so far failed adequately to address. An ideal introduction for students and researchers in anthropology and related human sciences. • Shows how ethical concepts such as virtue, character, freedom and responsibility may be incorporated into anthropological analysis • Surveys the history of anthropology's engagement with morality • Examines the relevance for anthropology of two major philosophical approaches to moral life.
