Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals

Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 197
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780300128154

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Immanuel Kant’s Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals is one of the most important texts in the history of ethics. In it Kant searches for the supreme principle of morality and argues for a conception of the moral life that has made this work a continuing source of controversy and an object of reinterpretation for over two centuries. This new edition of Kant’s work provides a fresh translation that is uniquely faithful to the German original and more fully annotated than any previous translation. There are also four essays by well-known scholars that discuss Kant’s views and the philosophical issues raised by the Groundwork. J.B. Schneewind defends the continuing interest in Kantian ethics by examining its historical relation both to the ethical thought that preceded it and to its influence on the ethical theories that came after it; Marcia Baron sheds light on Kant’s famous views about moral motivation; and Shelly Kagan and Allen W. Wood advocate contrasting interpretations of Kantian ethics and its practical implications.

On the Metaphysics of Morals and Ethics

On the Metaphysics of Morals and Ethics
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2013-06-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781627932158

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Collected here in this omnibus edition are Immanuel Kant's three most important works on the Metaphysics of Morals and Ethics. Included are Kant: Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Introduction to the Metaphysic of Morals, and The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics. Kant's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals is one of the most important works in modern moral philosophy. It belongs beside Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. Here Kant sets out to articulate and defend the Categorical Imperative - the fundamental principle that underlies moral reasoning - and to lay the foundation for a comprehensive account of justice and human virtues. In Introduction to the Metaphysic of Morals Kant states: "All duties are either duties of right, that is, juridical duties, or duties of virtue, that is, ethical duties. Juridical duties are such as may be promulgated by external legislation; ethical duties are those for which such legislation is not possible." In The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics states: "If there exists on any subject a philosophy (that is, a system of rational knowledge based on concepts), then there must also be for this philosophy a system of pure rational concepts, independent of any condition of intuition, in other words, a metaphysic. It may be asked whether metaphysical elements are required also for every practical philosophy, which is the doctrine of duties, and therefore also for Ethics."

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: Cosimo, Inc.
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781605204529

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How should human beings behave toward one another? How must we behave? One of the most influential thinkers of the Western civilization, a man who profoundly shaped the mind-set of the modern world, Immanuel Kant developed his "Categorical Imperative" as a philosophical proof of the "Golden Rule," and in this 1873 essay, he elaborates upon and defends his understanding of the logical underpinnings of all human morality. Essential reading for anyone seeking an appreciation of modern philosophy, this is an intriguing and provocative work exploring the intersection of morality and reason. German metaphysician IMMANUEL KANT (1724-1804) served as a librarian of the Royal Library, a prestigious government position, and as a professor at Knigsberg University. His other works include Observations on the Feeling of the Beautiful and Sublime (1764), Critique of Pure Reason (1781), and Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (1785).

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2023-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9783387044553

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Kant The Metaphysics of Morals

Kant  The Metaphysics of Morals
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2017-10-12
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9781107086395

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Covers key philosophical, interpretive and textual issues, including an extensive further reading essay and translation notes.

The Metaphysic of Ethics

The Metaphysic of Ethics
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 518
Release: 1836
Genre: Ethics
ISBN: OXFORD:590553842

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Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant
Author: Lawrence Pasternack
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2020-03-24
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781000082852

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The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals^ is one of the most important works of moral philosophy ever written, and Kant's most widely read work. It attempts to demonstrate that morality has its foundation in reason and that our wills are free from both natural necessity and the power of desire. It is here that Kant sets out his famous and controversial 'categorical imperative', which forms the basis of his moral theory. This book is an essential guide to the groundwork and the many important and profound claims that Kant raises. The book combines an invaluable introduction to the work offering an exploration of these arguments and setting them in the context of Kant's thinking, along with the complete H.J Paton translation of the work, and a selection of six of the best contemporary commentaries. It is the ideal companion for all students of Kantian ethics and anyone interested in moral philosophy. _ _ _

The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics

The Metaphysical Elements of Ethics
Author: Immanuel Kant
Publsiher: Good Press
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2019-11-21
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: EAN:4057664648181

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'The Metaphysics of Morals' is a renowned work of political and moral philosophy by Immanuel Kant. Divided into two main parts, the Doctrine of Right deals with political rights and the Doctrine of Virtue deals with ethical virtues. Kant's work emphasizes treating humanity as an end in itself and distinguishes between duties towards ourselves and duties towards others. The Doctrine of Right is one of the last examples of classical republicanism in political philosophy, while the Doctrine of Virtue develops Kant's ethical theory. Overall, 'The Metaphysics of Morals' is a thought-provoking and influential contribution to the field of philosophy.