The virtues /

Geach, P. T. 1916-2013.

The virtues / Peter Geach. - Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1977. - xxxv, 173 p. ; 21 cm. - The Stanton lectures ; 1973-4 . - Stanton lectures ; 1973-4. .

Includes index.

Includes index.

Why men need the virtues -- Faith -- Hope -- Charity -- Prudence -- Justice -- Temperance -- Courage.

Discusses four cardinal virtues of prudence, justice, temperance, and courage, and the three theological virtues of faith, hope and charity. Claims moral precepts are absolute, utilitarianism is to be shunned, and sex apart from marriage is poison.

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