Study Questions

  1. What is a moral saint? Is moral saintliness a desirable ideal? Why or why not?
  2. What two models of moral sainthood does Wolf distinguish? To whom does she think each would appeal, and why? Do you find one model more attractive than the other? Defend your answer.
  3. What lessons for moral philosophy does Wolf draw from her conclusion that moral sainthood is an unattractive ideal? What ideal does she substitute in its place? Do you agree with her?
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