Virtues and Vices and Other Essays in Moral Philosophy

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Focusing on the centrality of virtues and vices in ethical theory, this collection features a dozen essays by Foot that advocate for an ethic of virtue over traditional concepts like rights and justice. The volume includes two new essays and covers topics such as abortion, euthanasia, and the ethical perspectives of Hume and Nietzsche. It also reflects her increasing skepticism towards emotivism and prescriptivism. Foot's clear writing style complements her subtle and thought-provoking arguments, making this work significant in contemporary ethics.