Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals'
Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals'
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This collection of essays, by international Kant scholars and moral philosophers, discusses Kant's philosophical development and his rejection of earlier moral theories, the role of happiness and inclination in the Groundwork, Kant's metaphysics and theory of value, and his attempt to justify the categorical imperative as a principle of freedom.
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Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals' by Jens Timmermann
In his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant portrays the supreme moral principle as an unconditional imperative that applies to all of us because we freely choose to impose upon ourselves a law of pure practical reason. Morality is revealed to be a matter of autonomy. Today, this approach to ethical theory is as perplexing, controversial and inspiring as it was in 1785, when the Groundwork was first published. The essays in this volume, by international Kant scholars and moral philosophers, discuss Kant's philosophical development and his rejection of earlier moral theories, the role of happiness and inclination in the Groundwork, Kant's moral metaphysics and theory of value, and his attempt to justify the categorical imperative as a principle of freedom. They reflect the approach of several schools of interpretation and illustrate the lively diversity of Kantian ethics today.
'This collection of essays is diverse and engagingThe essays are of wide theoretical interest and deftly address issues of interpretation along with broader normative issues arising from Kant's Groundwork. Striking a nice balance of interpretive and normative concerns, each essay draws on a wide variety of sources, including not only Kant, but also his sympathetic commentators and his detractors. Those in either camp are well-advised to give these essays their attention.' Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
Jens Timmermann is a professor at the University of St. Gallen's Department of Moral Philosophy. Andrews is a town in Scotland.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781107641143 |
| ISBN 10 | 1107641144 |
| Title | Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals' |
| Author | Jens Timmermann |
| Series | Cambridge Critical Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2013-05-30 |
| Number of pages | 246 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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