The Fragility of Goodness

Authors: Martha C. Nussbaum

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Key Ideas

1. The book explores the fragility of human goodness and the challenges it faces in a complex world. Nussbaum examines the concept of goodness through various philosophical perspectives.

2. Nussbaum argues that goodness is not innate, but rather a complex achievement that requires cultivation and moral education.

3. The book explores the role of luck and chance in determining the outcomes of our lives, including the moral choices we make.

4. Nussbaum presents the idea that moral luck can lead to the fragility of goodness, as the outcomes of our actions are often beyond our control.

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Quiz

1. What does Nussbaum argue is necessary to cultivate goodness?

Innate goodness

Moral luck

Reason alone

Moral education

2. According to Nussbaum, what role do emotions play in sustaining goodness?

Compassion and empathy are essential.

Emotions hinder moral judgment.

Emotions are irrelevant in moral decision-making.

Emotions cloud our moral reasoning.

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