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Explore how language itself shapes responsibility, freedom, and virtue.
In this thoughtful examination, ethical speech is not just a mirror of action. It is an active force that helps define who we are and how we live. The work argues that responsibility is as much a practice of saying as of doing, and that our words can become part of who we become. It compares rival views on autonomy, moral language, and the role of praise and blame in forming character.
This edition clarifies how performative language works in ethics, and why the way we speak about right and wrong matters for personal and social life. It invites readers to consider how language helps or hinders the pursuit of the good life, both individually and collectively.- Learn how ethical terms like ought, good, and responsibility function beyond simple statements of fact
- See why blaming or praised words can shape character and life choices
- Discover the tension between private meanings and public duties in moral discourse
- Understand how language underpins concepts of freedom, virtue, and responsibility
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often controversial world of ethical theory. The author examines a range of philosophical positions, exploring how different thinkers have grappled with the question of morality and its foundations. The book particularly focuses on the tension between duty and interest, exploring the implications of the utilitarian view that actions are only morally binding if they serve the overall welfare of society. The author explores the work of several influential thinkers, including Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, G.E. Moore, and H.A. Prichard, highlighting the different ways they have addressed this key dilemma. By meticulously analyzing these philosophical debates, the author challenges readers to consider the deeper philosophical questions underpinning our understanding of what is right and wrong. The book offers a unique perspective on how these historical conversations continue to shape our thinking about ethics, and the relationship between morality, metaphysics, and human action. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334918117_0
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