The concept of tradition in MacIntyre

António Martins da Costa

The concept of tradition in MacIntyre

António Martins da Costa

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Abstract

MacIntyre addresses the tradition issue from Aristotle’s theory of the virtues. However, MacIntyre moves quickly away from the Aristotelian perspective, since this philosopher does not have an omni-comprehensive vision of the truth, about the notion of tradition and virtues in general. On the other hand, MacIntyre incorporates in the notion of tradition a dynamic historical element. Te present can only be understood in its relation with the past in order to understand and plan the future. Only this way can one understand that the tradition in MacIntyre is the foundation of culture and social life.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Images of europe past, present, future
Subtitle of host publication	ISSEI 2014 - Conference Proceedings Porto, Portugal
Editors	Yolanda Espiña
Publisher	Universidade Católica Editora - Porto
Pages	1235-1240
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Print)	9789898366825
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	14th International Conference of the International Society for the Study of European Ideas - Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal Duration: 4 Aug 2014 → 8 Aug 2014

Conference

Conference	14th International Conference of the International Society for the Study of European Ideas
Abbreviated title	ISSEI 2014
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Porto
Period	4/08/14 → 8/08/14

Keywords

History
Practice
Rationality
Tradition
Virtue

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