The paper analyzes MacIntyre's opposition to liberalism and explores the impact of historical context on morality.
Key Points
To examine the influence of philosophical traditions on ethics, particularly focusing on MacIntyre's critique of Enlightenment rationalism in light of historical events like the Holocaust.
Engagement with philosophical works from Cassirer and MacIntyre
Comparative analysis of Enlightenment humanism and Thomistic Aristotelianism
Discussion of morality's ties to cultural and historical contexts
MacIntyre critiques liberalism and capitalism, highlighting their ethical limitations.
Cassirer's humanism struggles to address the moral implications of the Holocaust.
The paper emphasizes the need to reconnect moral philosophy with its historical and cultural roots.
Cite This Study
Victor Jeleniewski Seidler (2026) studied this question.