Introduction: Linda Zagzebski’s Exemplarist Moral Theory

Key Points

• Exemplarist theory highlights the importance of moral exemplars in shaping ethical principles.
• Moral reasoning is grounded in the virtues exhibited by moral exemplars, promoting a unique approach to ethics.
• This framework offers an alternative to traditional deontological and consequentialist theories, focusing on character.
• The implications may redefine how individuals approach moral challenges through the lens of exemplary figures.