MacIntyre Alasdair. After virtue

3rd ed. — University of Notre Dame Press, 2007. — 286 p.The book is a seminal work in moral philosophy that critiques modern moral theory and advocates for a return to Aristotelian virtue ethics. MacIntyre argues that contemporary ethical discourse is fragmented due to the loss of a shared moral framework, which he traces back to the Enlightenment's rejection of teleological thinking.
The book highlights the importance of narrative, tradition, and community in moral reasoning. It contrasts modern individualism with the Aristotelian view of humans as fundamentally social beings whose virtues develop within a shared cultural context. The third edition includes a new prologue addressing criticisms and clarifying MacIntyre’s position, solidifying the book’s relevance as a cornerstone in ethics and philosophy.