Ethics: The Art of Character - Paperback

by Gregory R. Beabout (Author), Mike Hannis (Author)

What is a good life, and how is it related to a happy one? What are virtues, and how do they affect the nature of friendships? Is there really an ancient art that develops good character? In this compact volume, illustrated with rare engravings and witty cartoons, ethicists Greg Beabout and Mike Hannis describe various approaches, ancient and modern, to the timeless questions: "What kind of person am I?" and "What should I do?"

Author Biography

Gregory R. Beabout is professor of philosophy at Saint Louis University, Missouri. He specializes in ethics, personalism, and Kierkegaard.

Dr. Mike Hannis is based at Bath Spa University, UK, and specializes in environmental ethics.