The Fabric of Character

Most traditional accounts of Aristotle''s theory of ethical education neglect its cognitive aspects. This book asserts that in Aristotle''s view excellence of character comprises both the sentiments and practical reason. Sherman focuses particularly on four aspects of practical reason as they relate to character: moral perception choicemaking collaboration and the development of those capacities in moral education. Throughout the book she is sensitive to contemporary moral debates and indicates the extent to which Aristotle''s account of practical reason provides an alternative to theories of impartial reason.