Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals: An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide

ISBN-13: 9780748647255 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 144 str.

John Callanan

Opis

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.It is an essential toolkit for anyone approaching Kant for the first time.

Spis treści

Series Editor’s Preface; Introduction; 1. Historical Context; 2. A Guide to the Text; Preface; First Section – Transition from common to philosophical moral rational cognition; Second Section – Transition from popular moral philosophy to the metaphysics of morals; Third Section – Transition from metaphysics of morals to the critique of pure practical reason; 3. Study Aids; Glossary; Types of Question You will Encounter; Common Assessment Criteria; Tips for Writing about Kant; Bibliography; Index.