Alasdair MacIntyre
is one of the major philosophers of the late twentieth and early twenty-first
century. Best known for After Virtue, first published in 1981, his
output spans seven decades and has been unusually wide-ranging in its impact.
As MacIntyre enters his tenth decade, this book pays tribute not just to his
work, but to its influence across disciplines outside philosophy. Beginning
with an intellectual biography, the chapters that follow, written by leading
scholars in their fields, explore MacIntyre's contributions to theology,
Thomism, moral philosophy, classical philosophy, political philosophy, Marxism,
the Frankfurt School, communication, business ethics, sociology, education,
law, and therapeutic method. Essential reading for scholars from across these
disciplines, and for anyone who wishes to understand MacIntyre's contributions,
Learning from MacIntyre not only helps readers to appreciate what we may
learn from this influential thinker, but also illustrates his work's continuing
significance going forward.