Suffering and Virtue

In this groundbreaking book, Michael Brady explores the nature and purpose of suffering, arguing that it plays a crucial role in the development of virtue and human flourishing. He presents a unique perspective on suffering's core element—unpleasantness—and claims that various forms of suffering, like pain and remorse, can be virtuous responses. Brady emphasizes that suffering is essential for cultivating important virtues such as strength, humility, compassion, and wisdom, as well as social virtues like justice, love, and trust, all contributing to individual and social flourishing.