Philosophy and the Good Life : Reason and the Passions in Greek, Cartesian and Psychoanalytic Ethics

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Can philosophy enable us to lead better lives through a systematic understanding of our human nature? John Cottingham's thought-provoking 1998 study examines the contrasting approaches to this problem found in three major phases of Western philosophy. His study provides a challenging perspective on moral philosophy and psychology for students and specialists alike.