The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy
The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2001592
Book • Nonfiction
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Dramatic Literature•
PhilosophyAncient Greece
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Education•
World History2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy, Martha C. Nussbaum explores how ancient Greek literature and philosophy grapple with human vulnerability to chance. Through analysis of works by tragedians and philosophers, Nussbaum examines the interplay of luck and moral integrity in shaping a person's ethical life and understanding.
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Challenging
Melancholic
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Martha C. Nussbaum's The Fragility of Goodness is praised for its deep analysis of Greek literature and philosophy, highlighting the interplay between ethics and luck. Critics admire its intellectual rigor and clarity, though some find it dense and challenging. The book effectively bridges ancient wisdom with modern ethical discourse.
Who Should Read The Fragility of Goodness: Luck and Ethics in Greek Tragedy and Philosophy?
A reader who enjoys The Fragility of Goodness likely appreciates philosophical inquiry and Greek tragedy, similar to those who enjoy The Republic by Plato or Being and Time by Martin Heidegger. They are drawn to explorations of human vulnerability, ethics, and the impact of chance on a good life.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Dramatic Literature•
PhilosophyAncient Greece
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Education•
World History2001
Adult
18+ years
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