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How does MacIntyre's critique of modern ethics explain the current prevalence of explicit rules and regulations in areas traditionally governed by implicit moral understanding?

Alasdair MacIntyre's "After Virtue" challenges the foundation of modern ethics, arguing that its detachment from societal context renders ethical discussions arbitrary and subjective, ultimately leading to a reliance on arbitrary rules rather than intrinsic moral values. He uses the example of 18th-century philosopher David Hume's view on female chastity, highlighting how morality is inherently tied to its time and society.