An Introduction to Kant's Ethics / Edition 1

by Roger J. Sullivan

Overview

This is the most up-to-date, brief and accessible introduction to Kant's ethics available. It approaches the moral theory via the political philosophy, thus allowing the reader to appreciate why Kant argued that the legal structure for any civil society must have a moral basis. This approach also explains why Kant thought that our basic moral norms should serve as laws of conduct for everyone. The volume also includes a detailed commentary on Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant's most widely studied work of moral philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521467698
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/29/1994
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.55(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

1. A beginning: Kant's political theory; 2. The categorical imperative: the ultimate norm of morality; 3. The formula of autonomy or of universal law; 4. The formula of respect for the diginity of persons; 5. The formula of legislation for a moral community; 6. The limits of the categorical imperative; 7. Morality and prudence (Foundations 2); 8. Moral character; 9. Living under the moral law; 10. The defense of morality (Foundations 3).