Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 119 pages) |
Contents |
Introduction -- Global traits of character -- Traits as dispositions -- Situational traits of character -- Situational traits and social psychology -- Situational traits and the friendly consequentialist |
Summary |
In Situational Traits of Character, Candace L. Upton rejects the traditional philosophical view that character traits are global and argues that the contents of our characters are situational. This situational nature is supported by both normative considerations and metaphysics of dispositions. Upton concludes by demonstrating that the relevant and fruitful application of situational traits to debates concerning friendship and consequentialism yields important moral results |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
Subject |
Character.
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Situation ethics.
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Character
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SELF-HELP -- Personal Growth -- Happiness.
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Character
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Situation ethics
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Form |
Electronic book
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LC no. |
2021698537 |
ISBN |
9780739132869 |
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0739132865 |
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0739132865 |
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1282494090 |
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9781282494091 |
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9786612494093 |
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6612494093 |
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