“The most essential and fundamental aspect of culture is the study of literature, since this is an education in how to picture and understand human situations.”
Quote by Iris Murdoch
Work
The Sovereignty of Good Over Other Concepts
This book delves into the nature of good and its primacy over other concepts in the realm of ethics and moral philosophy. more
Author
Iris Murdoch
Iris Murdoch was an Irish-Canadian philosopher and author, born on July 15, 1919, in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on February 8, 1999. She is celebrated for her philosophical novels that intertwine moral and ethical dilemmas with complex narratives. Murdoch's work has left a lasting impact on the literary world, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. more
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