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The Unnatural Lottery: Character And Moral Luck
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The Opportunities To Become A Good Person Are Not The Same For Everyone. Modern European Ethical Theory, Especially Kantian Ethics, Assumes The Same Virtues Are Accessible To All Who Are Capable Of Rational Choice. Character Development, However, Is Affected By Circumstances, Such As Those Of Wealth And Socially Constructed Categories Of Gender, Race, And Sexual Orientation, Which Introduce Factors Beyond The Control Of Individuals. Implications Of These Influences For Morality Have, Since The Work Of Williams And Nagel In The Seventies, Raised Questions In Philosophy About The Concept Of Moral Luck. In The Unnatural Lottery, Claudia Card Examines How Luck Enters Into Moral Character And Considers How Some Of Those Who Are Oppressed Can Develop Responsibility.Luck Is Often Best Appreciated By Those Who Have Known Relatively Bad Luck And Have Been Unable To Escape Steady Comparison Of Their Lot With Those Of Others. The Author Takes As Her Paradigms The Luck Of Middle And Lower Classes Of Women Who Face Violence And Exploitation, Of Lesbians Who Face Continuing Pressure To Hide Or Selfdestruct, Of Culturally Christian Whites Who Have Ethnic Privilege, And Of Adult Survivors Of Child Abuse. How Have Such People Been Affected By Luck In Who They Are And Can Become, The Good Lives Available To Them, The Evils They May Be Liable To Embody? Other Philosophers Have Explored The Luck Of Those Who Begin From Privileged Positions And Then Suffer Reversals Of Fortune. Claudia Card Focuses On The More Common Cases Of Those Who Begin From Socially Disadvantaged Positions, And She Considers Some Who Find Their Good Luck Troubling When Its Source Is The Unnatural Lottery Of Social Injustice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Unnatural Lottery: Character and Moral Luck'? A: The book explores how moral character is influenced by luck and circumstances beyond individual control, particularly focusing on issues related to social injustice, gender, race, and class.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Unnatural Lottery'? A: The author is Claudia Card, who is known for her work in moral philosophy and ethics.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book discusses moral luck, character development, and the impact of social circumstances on individuals' opportunities to lead good lives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in ethics? A: While the book addresses complex philosophical themes, it is accessible to readers interested in ethics and moral philosophy, though some prior knowledge may enhance understanding.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Unnatural Lottery' is a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 212 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Unnatural Lottery' published? A: The book was published on June 21, 1996.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and in 'Good Condition' for used copies.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'The Unnatural Lottery' can serve as a valuable reference for students and scholars interested in ethical theory and moral philosophy.
- Q: What makes this book different from other works in moral philosophy? A: Claudia Card's focus on socially disadvantaged positions and the concept of moral luck provides a unique perspective that is often overlooked in traditional ethical discussions.