A Short History of Ethics is a significant contribution written by one of the most important living philosophers. For the second edition Alasdair MacIntyre has included a new preface in which he examines his book “thirty years on†and considers its impact. It remains an important work; ideal for all students interested in ethics and morality.
#2268882 in Books Robert A Pois 2004-05-12 2004-05-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .99 x 6.12l; 1.30 #File Name: 025334378X304 pagesCommand Failure in War Psychology and Leadership
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Fascinating perspectiveBy M. S. FentonI found the psychological insights to historical military events to be interesting. In a previous incarnation I taught management "science" and the psychological failures/flaws of people like General Lee; Napoleon; Hitler; Churchill; etc. are found in lesser beings in board rooms around the world. The insights in this book would be useful to a student of business and political as well as military leadership. The authors; one a historian and the other a psychologist; and both academics; elected to write about military conflicts of global proportions in order to make their point. This is understandable. The academic tendencies tend to sound a little like a college text book at times (which this may be the case) and this gets a little ponderous at times. But; it is worth sticking with it because the central theme is a common flaw in business; education; government; and every other endeavor where you have people leading other people. If you hold any kind of leadership position you should read this book. I wish I had this book when I was teaching this stuff. It would have made things a little more interesting.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Stephen M. KeatingReceived the book in good condition
