Alasdair MacIntyre
1929
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Biography
Alasdair MacIntyre is a prominent Scottish philosopher known for his works in ethics and political philosophy. He was born in 1929 in Glasgow, Scotland. MacIntyre has made significant contributions to virtue ethics and has been a leading figure in the revival of Aristotelian moral philosophy. His ideas have influenced a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, sociology, and political theory.
Famous Quotes (5)
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After two centuries of philosophical turbulence and confusion, it is no wonder that the face we turn towards the tradition of the West is one of suspicion and anxiety.
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The past is a history of human beings seeking salvation, not of philosophers seeking the truth.
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I can only answer the question 'What am I to do?' if I can answer the prior question 'Of what story or stories do I find myself a part?'
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The virtues are forms of knowledge, and moral principles are the product of past discoveries.
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To possess a character is to be able to consciously work on a complex and frequently changing system of dispositions and skills.