Understanding Kant's Ethics by Michael Cholbi (English) Paperback Book

Description: Understanding Kant's Ethics by Michael Cholbi This book presents Kants notoriously difficult, and often controversial, theory of ethics systematically and comprehensively, focusing on his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Accessible to non-specialists and invaluable for all students of moral philosophy, the volume outlines Kants ethical theory and addresses the most common objections to it. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Kants ethical thought remains one of the most influential, yet notoriously challenging, systems in the history of philosophy. This volume provides a sympathetic but critical reconstruction of the main strands of Kants ethics, focusing on the most commonly read of Kants ethical works, the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Part I outlines Kants arguments in defense of his Categorical Imperative, as well as elaborating Kants understanding of dignity and human freedom. Part II addresses the most common objections to Kants ethics, including challenges to the Formula of Universal Law; Kants controversial ethical stances on suicide, sex and marriage, and non-human animals; and the place of reason, sentiment, and happiness in Kants ethics. For scholars and specialists alike, the volume offers a clear and accessible account of what Kantian morality both offers us and asks of us. Author Biography Michael Cholbi is Professor of Philosophy at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is the author of Suicide: The Philosophical Dimensions (2011), as well as the editor of New Directions in the Ethics of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia (2015) and Immortality and the Philosophy of Death (2015). Table of Contents Preface; Introduction; Part I: 1. Kants pursuit of the supreme principle of morality; 2. The Categorical Imperative and the Kantian theory of value, part I; 3. The Categorical Imperative and the Kantian theory of value, part II; 4. Dignity; 5. Freedom, reason, and the possibility of the Categorical Imperative; Part II: 6. Objections to the Formula of Universal Law; 7. Three problems in Kants practical ethics; 8. Reason and sentiment: Kantian ethics in a good human life; Conclusion. Review Cholbi strikes a very nice balance between the complexities and nuances of Kants system and the real-world implications of his ethics. Johan Brannmark, Malmoe University, Sweden This excellent introduction to Kants ethics presents a sympathetic account of the fundamental aspects of Kants moral theory. It contains illuminating critical discussions of some of the most pressing objections to Kants moral theory, and is filled with helpful illustrative examples. It also gives the reader a clear picture of the main contrasts between Kantianism, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics. The end result is a powerful defense of Kants moral theory that does justice to the rich details of Kants position while at the same time painting an even-handed picture of its strengths and weaknesses. Anne Margaret Baxley, Washington University, St Louis Cholbis book is well written, well-structured, clearly argued and touches upon most of the important aspects of Kants moral philosophy. Cholbi also provides systematically argued responses to some of the most common objections to and criticisms of Kants ethics, and convincingly shows that and why Kants moral theory (or at least a distinctively Kantian approach to and understanding of ethics) is still worthy of continued philosophical interest and respect. Both the philosophy student and the advanced Kant-scholar are thus bound to find something of interest and something to discuss and disagree on in Cholbis book. And that of course is one of the things which all good introductions should do. Carsten Fogh Nielsen, Metapsychology "Cholbi strikes a very nice balance between the complexities and nuances of Kants system and the real-world implications of his ethics." Johan Brannmark, Malmoe University "This excellent introduction to Kants ethics presents a sympathetic account of the fundamental aspects of Kants moral theory. It contains illuminating critical discussions of some of the most pressing objections to Kants moral theory, and is filled with helpful illustrative examples. It also gives the reader a clear picture of the main contrasts between Kantianism, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics. The end result is a powerful defense of Kants moral theory that does justice to the rich details of Kants position while at the same time painting an even-handed picture of its strengths and weaknesses." Anne Margaret Baxley, Washington University, St Louis Cholbis book is well written, well-structured, clearly argued and touches upon most of the important aspects of Kants moral philosophy. Cholbi also provides systematically argued responses to some of the most common objections to and criticisms of Kants ethics, and convincingly shows that and why Kants moral theory (or at least a distinctively Kantian approach to and understanding of ethics) is still worthy of continued philosophical interest and respect. Both the philosophy student and the advanced Kant-scholar are thus bound to find something of interest and something to discuss and disagree on in Cholbis book. And that of course is one of the things which all good introductions should do. Carsten Fogh Nielsen, Metapsychology Review Quote "Cholbi strikes a very nice balance between the complexities and nuances of Kants system and the real-world implications of his ethics." Johan Br Promotional "Headline" A systematic guide to Kants ethical work and the debates surrounding it, accessible to students and specialists alike. Description for Bookstore This book presents Kants notoriously difficult, and often controversial, theory of ethics systematically and comprehensively, focusing on his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Accessible to non-specialists and invaluable for all students of moral philosophy, the volume outlines Kants ethical theory and addresses the most common objections to it. Description for Library This book presents Kants notoriously difficult, and often controversial, theory of ethics systematically and comprehensively, focusing on his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Accessible to non-specialists and invaluable for all students of moral philosophy, the volume outlines Kants ethical theory and addresses the most common objections to it. Details ISBN1316615227 Author Michael Cholbi Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2016 ISBN-10 1316615227 ISBN-13 9781316615225 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 170 Short Title UNDERSTANDING KANTS ETHICS Language English Media Book Publication Date 2016-10-31 Pages 242 Affiliation California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 2016-10-31 AU Release Date 2016-10-31 NZ Release Date 2016-10-31 Illustrations 8 Tables, black and white We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:150275940;

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