The Virtue Ethics of Hume and Nietzsche

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy

• Author: Christine Swanton
• ISBN: 9781118939383
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication: February 26, 2015
• Imprint: Wiley
• Language: English

This ground-breaking and lucid contribution to the vibrant field of virtue ethics focuses on the influential work of Hume and Nietzsche, providing fresh perspectives on their philosophies and a compelling account of their impact on the development of virtue ethics.

• A ground-breaking text that moves the field of virtue ethics beyond ancient moral theorists and examines the highly influential ethical work of Hume and Nietzsche from a virtue ethics perspective
• Contributes both to virtue ethics and a refreshed understanding of Hume’s and Nietzsche’s ethics
• Skilfully bridges the gap between continental and analytical philosophy
• Lucidly written and clearly organized, allowing students to focus on either Hume or Nietzsche
• Written by one of the most important figures contributing to virtue ethics today