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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2025 · 58 MIN

Robert Wyllie on Alasdair MacIntyre

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Greg welcomes Prof. Rob Wyllie back to the show for a thoughtful conversation on the philosophical legacy of Alasdair MacIntyre. Ranging across MacIntyre's major works—from After Virtue to his reflections on tradition, ethics, and rationality—they consider his influence on contemporary moral philosophy and make an attempt at placing his thoughts intellectually.    Recommended reading: Alasdair MacIntyre, R.I.P. Ethics in the Conflicts of Modernity: An Essay on Desire, Practical Reasoning, and Narrative

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Greg welcomes Prof. Rob Wyllie back to the show for a thoughtful conversation on the philosophical legacy of Alasdair MacIntyre. Ranging across MacIntyre's major works—from After Virtue to his reflections on tradition, ethics, and rationality—they...

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