Aristotle's Ethics and Moral Responsibility

Aristotle's Ethics develops a complex theory of the qualities which make for a good human being and for several decades there has been intense discussion about whether Aristotle's theory of voluntariness, outlined in the Ethics, actually delineates what modern thinkers would recognize as a theory of moral responsibility. Javier Eche ique presents a novel account of Aristotle's discussion of voluntariness in the Ethics, arguing - against the interpretation by Arthur Adkins and that inspired by Peter Strawson - that he developed an original and compelling theory of moral responsibility and that this theory has contributed in important ways to our understanding of coercion, ignorance and violence. His study will be valuable for a wide range of readers interested in Aristotle and in ancient ethics more broadly.

Author: Javier Echeñique
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/12/2015
Pages: 218
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d
ISBN: 9781107499652

About the Author
Echeñique, Javier: - Javier Echeñique is an Associate Professor at the Centre of Classical Studies (UMCE) in Chile and a lecturer at the Department of Philosophy, Universidad de Chile. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, an M.Phil in Philosophy from King's College London and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of St Andrews.