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Eudaimonistic versus Target Centred Virtue Ethics
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Abstract
This chapter distinguishes eudaimonistic virtue ethics (in contemporary forms) in terms of which virtue ethics as such is often defined, from Target Centred Virtue Ethics. This form of virtue ethics comprises two main theses: a target-centred account of what makes a trait of character a virtue and a target-centred account of right action. Target Centred Virtue Ethics is given a partial defence in this chapter. Part of this defence involves getting clear on what are the presuppositions of contemporary eudaimonistic virtue ethics, for these may be more or less controversial. Another part discusses the problems of indirection and egoism faced by eudaimonism, and the target-centred virtue ethical response.
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Abstract
This chapter distinguishes eudaimonistic virtue ethics (in contemporary forms) in terms of which virtue ethics as such is often defined, from Target Centred Virtue Ethics.
This form of virtue ethics comprises two main theses: a target-centred account of what makes a trait of character a virtue and a target-centred account of right action.
Target Centred Virtue Ethics is given a partial defence in this chapter.
Part of this defence involves getting clear on what are the presuppositions of contemporary eudaimonistic virtue ethics, for these may be more or less controversial.
Another part discusses the problems of indirection and egoism faced by eudaimonism, and the target-centred virtue ethical response.
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