About the Book:ContentPreface 9Acknowledgments 111. An Approach to Good Lives 152. The Limits of Self-Direction: Human Nature 313. The Context of Self-Direction: Moral Tradition 454. Self-Direction 625. Ideals and Commitments 776. Self-Control 957. Self-Knowledge 1148. Moral Sensitivity 1299. Wisdom 14510. Good Lives and Happiness 16111. Good Lives and Justification 174Notes 188Works Cited 194Index 199