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Ethics, Evil, and Fiction

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Exploring the intersection of moral philosophy and literature, the book presents an objective ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of literary texts in understanding morality. It delves into concepts like goodness, evil, and monstrosity, proposing that virtuous character equates to the beauty of the soul. Through analyses of notable works such as Billy Budd, Lolita, and Frankenstein, the author, a prominent philosopher and critic, offers a unique perspective that enriches moral reflection and highlights the aesthetic dimensions of virtue.

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Ethics, Evil, and Fiction, Colin McGinn

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Rok vydání
1999
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Titul
Ethics, Evil, and Fiction
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavatel
OUP Oxford
Rok vydání
1999
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
200
ISBN10
0198238770
ISBN13
9780198238775
Série
Anotace
Exploring the intersection of moral philosophy and literature, the book presents an objective ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of literary texts in understanding morality. It delves into concepts like goodness, evil, and monstrosity, proposing that virtuous character equates to the beauty of the soul. Through analyses of notable works such as Billy Budd, Lolita, and Frankenstein, the author, a prominent philosopher and critic, offers a unique perspective that enriches moral reflection and highlights the aesthetic dimensions of virtue.