Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide

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ID8078395
AuthorsJohn J Callanan (0000-0001-9877-3703, corresponding author), John Callanan
Year2013
Publication date2013-02-28
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueKant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherEdinburgh University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1515/9780748647279
OpenAlexW591449771
ISBN9780748647279
Open LibraryOL37166517M
LanguageEN
Citations received5

A step-by-step guide to Kant's first work on moral philosophy Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is considered a standard text in the history of moral philosophy as well as a classic work of moral philosophy in its own right. This guide provides a paragraph-by-paragraph account of the main themes of Kant's moral philosophy and a clear statement of his overall philosophical aims and arguments. Key Features: Written to be read alongside Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals Works through the text in the same way that students do, addressing potential problems and confusions as they arise Study Aids section helps students to understand the text and write their essays, including a glossary, example exam questions, common assessment criteria and tips for writing about Kant Identifies what is distinctive about Kantian ethics, compared to other ethical theories

Epistemology · Metaphysics · Philosophical Ethics and Theory · War, Ethics, and Justification · Ethics · immanuel Kant (1724-1804) · Modern Ethics · Philosophy

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