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Alasdair MacIntyre
1929–present · Contemporary · Scottish / American
Philosophy
Philosopher of virtue, tradition, practices, and moral fragmentation.
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Alasdair MacIntyre is presented in the Thought archive through philosophy, scottish / american, scottish / american, contemporary. The recorded life dates are 1929–present. The profile connects this work to Ethics, Political Philosophy, Religion & Mysticism, Virtue Ethics.
The central questions gathered here concern virtue ethics, tradition, practices, narrative unity, moral fragmentation. Together they show the recurring problems, methods, and distinctions that define this thinker’s contribution.
Alasdair MacIntyre developed within an intellectual conversation shaped by Aristotle, Aquinas, Marx. These names provide context for the traditions and problems surrounding the work; they do not imply simple agreement.
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Argues that modern moral argument is fragmented without traditions of virtue and shared practices.
- Era
- Contemporary
- Tradition
- Scottish / American
- Discipline
- Philosophy
- Life dates
- 1929–present
- Country
- Scottish / American
The questions they explored
What kept them wondering
- 01
Virtue ethics
- 02
Tradition
- 03
Practices
- 04
Narrative unity
- 05
Moral fragmentation
Orbit of influence
Everything Alasdair MacIntyre is connected to
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Ideas
- Community-rooted virtues shape technologyholds this idea · 1 debate
- Practical wisdom for adaptable ethicsholds this idea · 1 debate
- Secular storytelling as moral frameworkholds this idea · 1 debate
- Shared human values as ethical basisholds this idea · 1 debate
- Technology should aim toward the Goodholds this idea · 1 debate
- Universal vs. local virtuesholds this idea · 1 debate
- Virtue and reason guide technologyholds this idea · 1 debate
Thinkers
- Aristotlerecorded influence
Debates
- Can Secular Societies Sustain Moral Frameworks Without Religious Foundations?took part in this debate
- The Role of Virtue Ethics in Preventing Technological Misuse: A Historical Debatetook part in this debate
Ideas Alasdair MacIntyre holds in the debate record
- Community-rooted virtues shape technology1 debate
- Practical wisdom for adaptable ethics1 debate
- Secular storytelling as moral framework1 debate
- Shared human values as ethical basis1 debate
- Technology should aim toward the Good1 debate
- Universal vs. local virtues1 debate
- Virtue and reason guide technology1 debate
- Virtue ethics in tech development1 debate
- Moral fragmentation
- Narrative unity
- Practices
- Tradition
Influences and connections
Who shaped them, and whom they shaped
Shaped by
- Aristotle
- Aquinas
- Marx
Went on to shape
- virtue ethics revival
- communitarian thought
- theology
Kindred minds
Frederick DouglassShares Ethics, Political Philosophy
Sojourner TruthShares Ethics, Religion & Mysticism
Émile DurkheimShares Ethics, Religion & Mysticism
Max WeberShares Political Philosophy, Religion & Mysticism
Jan Christiaan SmutsShares Political Philosophy, Philosophy
Patricia Hill CollinsShares Ethics, Contemporary
Ideas in motion
Debates featuring Alasdair MacIntyre
Can Secular Societies Sustain Moral Frameworks Without Religious Foundations?
With Chinua Achebe, The Dalai Lama, Judah Magnes
Left open: How do secular narratives ensure universal moral commitments?
The Role of Virtue Ethics in Preventing Technological Misuse: A Historical Debate
With Aristotle, Jane Addams
Left open: How to reconcile local virtues with global ethics?
The Role of Virtue and Reason in Guiding Technological Development
With Aristotle, Plato
Left open: How to ensure a universal standard?
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