This ground-breaking and lucid contribution to the vibrant field of virtue ethics focuses on the influential work of Hume and Nietzsche, providing fresh perspectives on their philosophies and a compelling account of their impact on the development of virtue ethics.
- A ground-breaking text that moves the field of virtue ethics beyond ancient moral theorists and examines the highly influential ethical work of Hume and Nietzsche from a virtue ethics perspective
- Contributes both to virtue ethics and a refreshed understanding of Hume's and Nietzsche's ethics
- Skilfully bridges the gap between continental and analytical philosophy
- Lucidly written and clearly organized, allowing students to focus on either Hume or Nietzsche
- Written by one of the most important figures contributing to virtue ethics today
