Understanding moral weakness

Author(s)

• Thero, Daniel P.

Bibliographic Information

Understanding moral weakness

Daniel P. Thero

（Value inquiry book series, v. 183）

Rodopi, 2006

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book considers the common human predicament that we often choose an action other than the one we perceive to be best. Philosophers know this problem as akrasia. The author develops a nuanced understanding of the nature and causes of akrasia by integrating the best insights of Socrates, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas, and several contemporary philosophers.

Table of Contents

Editor's Introduction Acknowledgments One: The Problem of Moral Weakness Two: Socrates Three: Aristotle Four: Augustine Five: Aquinas Six: Weak Akrasia Seven: Strict Akrasia Eight: Habit and Moral Weakness Nine: Future Prospects Notes Bibliography About the Author Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB14876584
• ISBN:
  • 9789042020788
• Country Code: ne
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Amsterdam
• Pages/Volumes: viii, 166 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Subject Headings:
  • FREE : Ethics
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA22981747