The Virtue of Civility in the Practice of Politics

by Philip D Smith

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Virtue of Civility in the Practice of Politics is a book at the intersection of ethical theory, political philosophy and Christian belief. The book argues that there is a true political virtue: civility. Civility is a virtue that is directed toward the political opponent. MacIntyre's schema for understanding a virtue is used to show how civility contributes to better human living in a variety of contexts: business, family life, church life, and public affairs.
  • ISBN10 0761823298
  • ISBN13 9780761823292
  • Publish Date 23 September 2002
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint University Press of America
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 122
  • Language English