Are fundamental principles in Aristotle's ethics codifiable?

Journal of Value Inquiry 31 (3):311-328 (1997)
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This article presents a case for thinking that moral principles within Aristotle's ethical theory can be both codifiable and action-guiding without minimizing the role of practical reason in determining what should be done. I argue that McDowell dismisses this possibility too hastily. Much of the force of this case rests on my interpretation of "for the most part" relationships in Aristotle

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Michael J. Winter
University of St. Thomas, Minnesota

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Virtue and Reason.John Mcdowell - 1979 - The Monist 62 (3):331-350.
Virtue and Reason.John McDowell - 1979 - In Roger Crisp & Michael Slote (eds.), Virtue Ethics. Oxford University Press.

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