Author

Publication

2010 - Palgrave Macmillan, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

59,000 words, Guess

Page Count

236 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780230621442
  • Open LibraryOL23208384M

Classifications

  • DDC809/.93353
  • LCCPN49 .L474 2010
  • LCCPN441-PN1009.5PN45-P
and 1 more
  • LCCPN49 .L474 2009

Description

"This book combines contemporary ethical theory, literary interpretation, and historical narrative to defend a view of the humanities as a source of moral guidance. Peter Levine argues that moral philosophers should interpret narratives and literary critics should adopt moral positions. His analysis of Dante's story of Paolo and Francesca sheds new light on the moral advantages and pitfalls of narratives versus ethical theories and principles."--Jacket.

Subjects

Topics

EthicsTechniqueHumanitiesNarration (Rhetoric)Literature and moralsMoral and ethical aspectsDante alighieri, 1265-1321

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