In The Pitfalls of Virtue Ethics, Husain Sarkar offers a thoughtful critique of virtue ethics, questioning whether it can achieve what he views as the central aim of moral philosophy: providing a satisfactory account of right action. By focusing on five key objections, the author argues that virtue ethics is not a viable alternative to deontology. Sarkar's use of fiction and his clear, engaging writing style make the work accessible to a non-specialist audience. A valuable contribution to the field.

Liezl van Zyl, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Waikato, New Zealand

The Pitfalls of Virtue Ethics argues that virtue ethics is 'inherently' flawed and that its aims are 'vitiated by its own norms, principles, or standards.' Husain Sarkar makes his case with care and nuance, focusing on the work of the two doyens of virtue ethics, Julian Annas and Rosalind Hursthouse.

Neera Badhwar, Professor Emerita of Philosophy, University of Oklahoma, USA

Virtue ethics can be a challenging field of philosophical inquiry, but Sakar is a very clear and engaging writer, and anyone interested in this topic will certainly find his book helpful ... Recommended for advanced undergraduates through faculty.

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