Michael Slote Bücher

Annotation In this book, Michael Slote offers the first full-scale foundational account of virtue ethics to have appeared since the recent revival of interest in the topic. Slote advocates a particular form of such ethics for its intuitive and structural advantages over Kantianism, utilitarianism, and common-sense morality, and he argues that the problems of other views can be avoided and a contemporary plausible version of virtue ethics achieved only by abandoning specifically moral concepts for general aretaic notions like admirability and virtue. The book defends a distinctive, intuitive, and symmetric ethical principle according to which we should balance self-concern with concern for others, but it also concludes that there is, contrary to utilitarianism, no single basis for status as a virtue nor any simple relation between the virtues and human well-being

Focusing on the interaction between Chinese and Western philosophy, this expanded collection of essays builds on the author's lectures delivered in Taiwan. The work aims to deepen philosophical understanding rather than merely provide descriptions or interpretations. It explores diverse themes and perspectives, encouraging readers to engage with the complexities of both traditions and their potential dialogues.

Exploring the intersection of psychology and philosophy, this book highlights the unique contributions of psychological insights to philosophical discourse. Early chapters compare Chinese and Western philosophical traditions, advocating for the Chinese concept of heart-mind over the Western mind. Later, it delves into how empathy and emotion influence speech acts, and reexamines the relationship between justice and psychological insights. The discussion culminates in a nuanced view of psychological egoism, suggesting that human instincts and aspirations transcend simple categorizations, offering a fresh perspective on morality.