Moral Judgement (Classic Reprint): Readings in Contemporary Metaethics - Couverture souple

Paul W. Taylor

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330401255 ISBN 13 : 9781330401255

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a philosophical exploration of morality, framing a debate between two contrasting ethical theories: objectivism and its critics. Objectivism maintains that moral judgments express statements of objective properties, like "goodness" or "rightness", that exist independently of personal feelings or societal norms. In contrast, critics argue that moral judgments are subjective evaluations rooted in individual experiences and emotions. The author presents the case for objectivism, drawing on the work of philosopher G.E. Moore, and then critiques the theory, considering arguments from philosophers like S.E. Toulmin and P.F. Strawson. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the nature and justification of moral judgments, examining the complexities of ethical reasoning and the challenges of distinguishing between objective truths and subjective preferences. Its insights will appeal to readers interested in ethics, philosophy, and the foundations of human decision-making.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh; Professor Brand Blanshard, Department of Philosophy, Yale University (E meritus); Professor Paul Edwards, Department of Philosophy, New York University; Mr. R. M. Hare, Balliol College, Oxford; Professor Charles L. Stevenson, Department of Philosophy, University of Michigan; Professor P. F. Strawson, University College, Oxford; Mr. Stephen Toulmin, Nuffield Foundation Unit for the History of I deas, London; Mr. J. O. Urmson, Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Professor A. C. Ewing of Cambridge University has kindly agreed to my use of his arguments as set forth in The Logic of Moral Discourse by Paul Edwards (reprinted in Chapter II of this volume). Professor Ewing sarguments were originally published in his book, The Definition of Good and Professor Edwards own acknowledgment to Professor Ewing is included in the selection in Chapter II. Finally, I wish to express my sincere thanks to Mr. R. M. Hare of Balliol College, Oxford, who made many helpful suggestions concerning the excerpts taken from his book, The Language of Morals. Paul
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330401255
• ISBN 13: 9781330401255
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 318
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