The Subject of Virtue: An Anthropology Of Ethics And Freedom (New Departures in Anthropology) - Softcover

Laidlaw, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 110769731X ISBN 13: 9781107697317

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

The anthropology of ethics has become an important and fast-growing field in recent years. This book argues that it represents not just a new subfield within anthropology but a conceptual renewal of the discipline as a whole, enabling it to take account of a major dimension of human conduct which social theory has so far failed adequately to address. An ideal introduction for students and researchers in anthropology and related human sciences. · Shows how ethical concepts such as virtue, character, freedom and responsibility may be incorporated into anthropological analysis · Surveys the history of anthropology's engagement with morality · Examines the relevance for anthropology of two major philosophical approaches to moral life.

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Book Description:

The anthropology of ethics has become an important and fast-growing field in recent years. This book argues that it represents not just a new subfield within anthropology but a conceptual renewal of the discipline as a whole. An ideal introduction for students and researchers in anthropology and related human sciences.

About the Author:

James Laidlaw is Lecturer in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology and Fellow of King's College at the University of Cambridge.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 110769731X
• ISBN 13: 9781107697317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 270