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
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| ISBN 13 | 9780872201675 |
| ISBN 10 | 0872201678 |
| Title | Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals |
| Author | James W Ellington |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Hackett Publishing Co, Inc |
| Year published | 1993-06-15 |
| Number of pages | 92 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |