The Examined Life

by John Kekes

Book Overview

Content

Preface 9

Acknowledgments 11

1. An Approach to Good Lives 15

2. The Limits of Self-Direction: Human Nature 31

3. The Context of Self-Direction: Moral Tradition 45

4. Self-Direction 62

5. Ideals and Commitments 77

6. Self-Control 95

7. Self-Knowledge 114

8. Moral Sensitivity 129

9. Wisdom 145

10. Good Lives and Happiness 161

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271008733
• ISBN13: 9780271008738
• Release Date: August 1992
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"