The Origins of Virtue (book)

*The Origins of Virtue* by Alasdair MacIntyre explores how moral values and virtues develop within societies over history. MacIntyre argues that understanding virtue requires looking at the historical and social contexts that shape human communities and their shared practices. He critiques modern moral frameworks, suggesting that virtues stem from a tradition rooted in shared practices and narratives. By examining moral philosophy from ancient Greece through modern times, the book encourages readers to see morality as something embedded in our social practices and stories, rather than just individual choices or abstract principles.