Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons by Benedict Smith

Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons by Benedict Smith

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Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons critically assesses the startling idea that our moral reasoning does not need to use moral principles. If we don't have principles, how do we work out what to do? This book examines 'moral particularism', a controversial idea at the forefront of contemporary moral theory.

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Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons by Benedict Smith

Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons critically assesses the startling idea that our moral reasoning does not need to use moral principles. If we don't have principles, how do we work out what to do? This book examines 'moral particularism', a controversial idea at the forefront of contemporary moral theory.
BENEDICT SMITH is Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy, University of Durham, UK. He is currently involved in an Anglo-German project, funded by the AHRC and DFG, entitled'Emotional Experience in Depression: A Philosophical Study'.
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ISBN 13 9781349362691
ISBN 10 1349362697
Title Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons
Author Benedict Smith
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Year published 2011-01-01
Number of pages 183
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