Summary of Famous Works in Western Ethics

Author: Tang Kailin
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: The content of this book mainly consists of concise introductions to major works in Western ethics. The origins of Western ethics can be traced back to Greek literature before the emergence of philosophy. In Greek myths, Homer's epics, Hesiod's narrative poems, Aesop's fables, and other works of Greek literature, several ethical concepts are vividly illustrated in their imagery and plots. The writing styles of each introduction in this book vary, some being detailed and others broad, some direct and others general. This book serves as a read that blends knowledge, theory, and reference material, positioned between a textbook and a treatise. It provides guidance and leads for beginners in ethics and also holds reference and indexing value for researchers in the field.