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“There is no practical rationality then without the virtues of character. The vicious argue unsoundly from false premises about the good, while the akratic ignores the sound arguments available to him. Only the virtuous are able to argue soundly to those conclusions which are their actions […]”

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Book:Whose Justice? Which Rationality?
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Whose Justice? Which Rationality?

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Alasdair MacIntyre
Alasdair MacIntyre

Alasdair MacIntyre, born on January 12, 1929, is a renowned philosopher whose work focuses on moral philosophy, political philosophy, and ethics. He is best known for his revival of traditional virtue ethics and his critical analysis of modern moral issues. more

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