The Fragility of Goodness

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The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy
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Author Martha Nussbaum
LanguageEnglish
GenrePhilosophy
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1986
Pages544
ISBN 9780521794725

The Fragility of Goodness is a 1986 philosophical book by Martha Nussbaum, which deals with philosophical topics such as what flourishing consists of for human beings by seeking the dialogue with ancient philosophers, such as Aristotle, to whom Nussbaum pays much attention in many of her other works as well. The work covers the views of Plato, Aristotle, and Ancient Greek tragedians, such as Sophocles.

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Reviews

Patrick O'Sullivan (2002), Bryn Mawr Classical Review. [1]

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References

  1. O'Sullivan, Patrick (October 6, 2002). "The Fragility of Goodness Review". Bryn Mawr Classical Review.