Understanding MacIntyre

By Bruce W. Ballard

Book Overview

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the work of Alasdair MacIntyre, one of the leading social and ethical philosophers of our time. Because MacIntyre's historical and philosophical arguments exhibit great erudition and a dense style, his work is sometimes not so accessible to readers who might otherwise find his thought enlightening. Bruce Ballard provides a great service in Understanding MacIntyre, clearly explaining the philosopher's basic tenets as set forth in the works After Virtue, Whose Justice? Which Rationality? and Three Rival Versions of Moral Enquiry. A thorough summary of MacIntyre's philosophy is followed by a critical discussion of his ideas and a comparison of his work with that of other philosophers. Understanding MacIntyre is a seminal study that will contribute greatly to our understanding of contemporary philosophy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761815627
• ISBN13: 9780761815624
• Release Date: December 1999
• Publisher: University Press of America, Incorporated
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 5.8"