On Virtues and Vices

On Virtues and Vices

"Foot stands out among contemporary ethical theorists because of her conviction that virtues and vices are more central ethical notions than rights, duties, justice, or consequences-the primary focus of most other contemporary moral theorists. . . .[These] essays embody to some extent her commitment to an ethics of virtue. Foot's style is straightforward and readable, her arguments subtle. . ." -Choice