Virtue Ethics and Moral Education

“Virtue Ethics and Moral Education” by David Carr, published by Routledge in 1999, is a collection of original essays that addresses the intersection of virtue ethics and moral education. This edition spans 263 pages and is presented in English. The book aims to fill a gap in the literature on moral education by combining broader analyses with detailed discussions on various aspects of virtue, including weakness and integrity, relativism, and the methods of educating virtues.

Readers will find a collaborative effort from professional ethical theorists and educational philosophers, offering a new focus in this growing area of research. The essays explore the complexities of virtue ethics and its implications for moral education, providing insights into the varieties of virtue and the challenges of integrating ethical theories into educational practices. This work serves as a significant contribution to the fields of education and philosophy, particularly in understanding the social aspects of ethics and moral philosophy.