At the centre of our ethical thought stands the human being. Roger Teichmann examines the ways in which facts about human nature determine the shape of ethical concepts such as rationality, virtue, and happiness. He argues that only by attending to the social and empirical character of language use can we address a number of problems in ethics.
Nature, Reason, and the Good Life provides a clear, well argued and concise account of virtue ethics that deserves a place on most of our bookshelves. It is a welcome addition to the literature on virtue ethics and is highly recommended.
