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Kantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection

by Sydney) Dr. Paul Formosa (macquarie University

  • Paperback
  • 230 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

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For students and scholars of ethical philosophy

Clarifies Kant's concepts of status and achievement dignity

You will deepen your understanding of moral philosophy

This book offers a fresh perspective on Kantian ethics focusing on dignity.

In this volume Paul Formosa sets out a novel approach to Kantian ethics as an ethics of dignity by focusing on the Formula of Humanity as a normative principle distinct from the Formula of Universal Law. By situating the Kantian conception of dignity within the wider literature on dignity, he develops an important distinction between status dignity, which all rational agents have, and achievement dignity, which all rational agents should aspire to. He then explores constructivist and realist views on the foundation of the dignity of rational agents, before developing a compelling account of who does and does not have status dignity and of what kind of achievement dignity or virtue we, as vulnerable rational agents, can and should strive for. His study will be highly valuable for those interested in Kant's ethical, moral and political philosophies.
Kantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection and Sacred And The Profane
Sacred And The ProfaneKantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection

  • Title

    Kantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    January 2020

  • Weight

    314g

  • Page Count

    230

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9781316638866

  • ISBN-10

    1316638863

  • Eden Code

    5166337

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