Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals
Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals
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This is an expanded edition of James Ellington's translation of Kant's essay, in which Kant replies to one of the standard objections to his moral theory as presented in the main text: that it requires us to tell the truth even in the face of harmful consequences.
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Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals by James W Ellington
This expanded edition of James Ellington’s preeminent translation includes Ellington’s new translation of Kant’s essay Of a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns in which Kant replies to one of the standard objections to his moral theory as presented in the main text: that it requires us to tell the truth even in the face of disastrous consequences.I love teaching this edition of the GroundworkIt is highly readable while accurate, and affordable for undergraduates. --Mark LeBar, Ohio University
Immanuel Kant; Translated by James W Eillington
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780872201675 |
| ISBN 10 | 0872201678 |
| Titre | Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals |
| Auteur | James W Ellington |
| État | Non disponible |
| Éditeur | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
| Année de publication | 1993-06-15 |
| Nombre de pages | 92 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |