Dependent rational animals : why human beings need the virtues

摘要: This compares humans to other intelligent animals, drawing conclusions about human social life and our treatment of those whom he argues we should no longer call "disabled." The author that beings are independent, practical reasoners, but they also dependent animals who must learn from each in order remain largely independent. To flourish, acknowledge the importance dependence independence, both which developed through relationships. requires development a local community individuals discover their own "goods" discovery common Good.