The Examined Life, (Paperback)

Content

Preface 9

Acknowledgments 11

1. An Approach to Good Lives 15

2. The Limits of Self-Direction: Human Nature 31

3. The Context of Self-Direction: Moral Tradition 45

4. Self-Direction 62

5. Ideals and Commitments 77

6. Self-Control 95

7. Self-Knowledge 114

8. Moral Sensitivity 129

9. Wisdom 145

10. Good Lives and Happiness 161

11. Good Lives and Justification 174

Notes 188

Works Cited 194

Index 199