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This volume presents Habermas's most recent contributions to ethical theory, expanding and clarifying his controversial theory of discourse ethics. Responding to criticisms of his theory, Habermas defends the claim of discourse ethics to a central position in contemporary moral philosophy. He explains and refines the key concepts of his approach and extends the argument in certain key respects, including his treatment of practical reason and of the problems of application and motivation. The first chapter offers a comprehensive analysis of practical rationality which establishes a clear demarcation between pragmatic, ethical and moral questions and a corresponding differentiation between forms of volition and spheres of practical discourse. Habermas then develops a wide-ranging defence of discourse ethics and provides a masterly critique of the major competing positions, such as those of John Rawls, Bernard Williams, Charles Taylor, Alasdair MacIntyre, Karl-Otto Apel and Albrecht Wellmer. The remaining chapters defend the basic intention of universalist moral theory in the face of the claims of the neo-Aristotelian ethic of the good and of Horkheimer's scepticism towards reason. An interview with Habermas, covering such topics as the genesis of discourse ethics, the precise import of some of its more controversial elements and its interconnections with the theory of communicative action, concludes the volume. Justification and Application engages with some of the most important and controversial issues in social and political theory and philosophy today. It will be welcomed by students and scholars throughout the social sciences and humanities.
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Justification and Application: Remarks on Discourse Ethics
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Polity Press (Cambridge), 1993
ISBN 10 : 0745610439
ISBN 13 : 9780745610436
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Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. "Justification and Application: Remarks on Discourse Ethics" by Jurgen Habermas. This copy: First British edition. Polity Press (Cambridge), 1993. Hardcover. xxxi, 197 pp. Dust jacket: Present. Size: 24.0 x 16.0 cm Language: English Condition: Dust jacket: Very Good - minor scratches and light signs of use; traces of removed sticker on rear panel. Body: Good - normal age wear. Binding: Good - normal age wear. Edges: Good - minor foxing present. Pages: Very Good - generally well preserved; traces of removed sticker on the verso of the title page. Text: Very Good - generally clean and well preserved. Description: Translated by Ciaran P. Cronin as stated on the title page, this volume collects essays and interviews concerning discourse ethics, moral justification, and communicative rationality. Shipping from Tokyo, Japan. International shipping available. Please note: All sales are final, especially for higher-value items. Returns are not accepted unless the item is significantly not as described. Stock availability may change, as our listings are shared with a physical bookstore. N° de réf. du vendeur SFF308
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