A Sense for Humanity: The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita
Raimond Gaita has developed an original, powerful, and sometimes controversial conception of the nature of ethical thought, and has made an outstanding contribution to moral philosophy, not least for his distinctive vision of the nature of moral philosophy as an academic discipline. However, the influence of Gaita's ethical thought extends well beyond academic philosophy. The essays in this collection examine the influence of Gaita's ethical thought in this broader sense, and particularly within Australian society and culture where it has been most significant. Through his various works, including his acclaimed biography Romulus: My Father, Raimond Gaita's ethical thought has had a considerable impact on the intellectual and cultural life of Australia. The book is unique for its survey of this influence, with contributions from significant Australian writers and academics from a diverse range of disciplines, including politics, law, social work, and philosophy. Other features of the book include a new poem for Gaita by poet and screenwriter Nick Drake and an interview with Gaita by Anne Manne, in which he reflects on the origins and development of his ethical thought as a form of lucidity. (Series: Philosophy)
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A Sense for Humanity: The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita
Raimond Gaita has developed an original, powerful, and sometimes controversial conception of the nature of ethical thought, and has made an outstanding contribution to moral philosophy, not least for his distinctive vision of the nature of moral philosophy as an academic discipline. However, the influence of Gaita's ethical thought extends well beyond academic philosophy. The essays in this collection examine the influence of Gaita's ethical thought in this broader sense, and particularly within Australian society and culture where it has been most significant. Through his various works, including his acclaimed biography Romulus: My Father, Raimond Gaita's ethical thought has had a considerable impact on the intellectual and cultural life of Australia. The book is unique for its survey of this influence, with contributions from significant Australian writers and academics from a diverse range of disciplines, including politics, law, social work, and philosophy. Other features of the book include a new poem for Gaita by poet and screenwriter Nick Drake and an interview with Gaita by Anne Manne, in which he reflects on the origins and development of his ethical thought as a form of lucidity. (Series: Philosophy)
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A Sense for Humanity: The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita

A Sense for Humanity: The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita

A Sense for Humanity: The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita

A Sense for Humanity: The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita

Overview

Raimond Gaita has developed an original, powerful, and sometimes controversial conception of the nature of ethical thought, and has made an outstanding contribution to moral philosophy, not least for his distinctive vision of the nature of moral philosophy as an academic discipline. However, the influence of Gaita's ethical thought extends well beyond academic philosophy. The essays in this collection examine the influence of Gaita's ethical thought in this broader sense, and particularly within Australian society and culture where it has been most significant. Through his various works, including his acclaimed biography Romulus: My Father, Raimond Gaita's ethical thought has had a considerable impact on the intellectual and cultural life of Australia. The book is unique for its survey of this influence, with contributions from significant Australian writers and academics from a diverse range of disciplines, including politics, law, social work, and philosophy. Other features of the book include a new poem for Gaita by poet and screenwriter Nick Drake and an interview with Gaita by Anne Manne, in which he reflects on the origins and development of his ethical thought as a form of lucidity. (Series: Philosophy)

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781922235459
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Publication date: 07/01/2014
Series: Philosophy
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.75(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Rai Gaita's Ethical Thought Craig Taylor vii

The Track Nick Drake xvii

Romulus and After Romulus

1 Raimond Gaita, After Romulus J.M. Coetzee 3

2 Rai Gaita's Mont Blanc: A New Poem Imagined Barry Hill 8

3 Sophie's Choice Alex Miller 28

4 Romulus, My Father and the Australian Literary Imaginary Brigitta Olubas 37

5 The Time of Friendship Helen Pringle 50

Politics, Law and Society

6 A Political Friendship Robert Manne 63

7 International Law's Common Humanity, or Are Pirates Necessary? Gerry Simpson 73

8 'Even the Most Foul Criminals Are Owed Unconditional Respect': The Ethical Lawyer and the Ideal of Respect Steven Tudor 85

9 On Raimond Gaita's 'Assimilationist Multiculturalism' Geoffrey Brahm Levey 99

10 A Crucible of Compassion, a Harbinger of Hope: Reflections on Child Protection and the Vulnerable Child Dorothy Scott 113

Ethics

11 Moral Philosophy in the Midst of Things Christopher Cordner 125

12 Moral Thought and Ethical Individuality Craig Taylor 141

13 The Power of Negative Thinking: Remorse and Blame Miranda Fricker 152

Afterword: Anne Manne and Raimond Gaita in Conversation 165

List of Contributors 196

Bibliography 199

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