The Blackwell Guide to Kant's Ethics
Author | : Thomas E. Hill, Jr. |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2009-04-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781405125819 |
ISBN-13 | : 1405125810 |
Rating | : 4/5 (810 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Blackwell Guide to Kant's Ethics written by Thomas E. Hill, Jr. and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a collection of new, previously unpublished essays, The Blackwell Guide to Kant’s Ethics addresses diverse topics crucial to our understanding of Kant's moral philosophy and its implications for the modern age. Provides a fresh perspective on themes in Kant’s moral philosophy Addresses systematically Kant’s foundational work, Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals and his more specific treatment of justice and virtue in The Metaphysics of Morals Includes essays by both established scholars and rising stars Identifies common misperceptions of Kant's thought and challenges some prevailing interpretations Shows how Kant developed and supplemented his earlier ethical thought with specific discussions of practical issues in law, international relations, personal relations, and self-regarding virtues and vices