Ethics of Moral Luck
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2020-11-26
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Who we are is largely a matter of luck since we cannot influence our genetic predispositions, who our parents are, and where and with whom we will grow up. These factors, however, do have a tremendous influence on who we are and how we behave. Therefore, luck is of great influence on our character. This raises the question to what extent is a virtuous character a matter of moral luck? The current study aims to answer this question, using the works of Aristotle, Epictetus and recent findings from the field of evolutionary psychology.
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Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen