The Formal And Material Elements Of Kant's Ethics

von William Morrow Washington

72 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Formal and Material Elements of Kant's Ethics is a book written by William Morrow Washington that provides a comprehensive analysis of the ethical system developed by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. The book explores the two main components of Kant's ethical philosophy, namely the formal and material elements.The formal element of Kant's ethics refers to the universal principles that guide moral decision-making, such as the categorical imperative. The material element, on the other hand, refers to the specific content of moral duties and obligations, such as the duty to respect the autonomy of others.Washington examines both elements in detail, providing a clear and concise overview of Kant's ethical theory. He also discusses the various criticisms that have been leveled against Kant's philosophy, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.Overall, The Formal and Material Elements of Kant's Ethics is an essential resource for anyone interested in studying Kant's ethical philosophy. It provides a thorough and insightful analysis of one of the most influential ethical systems in the history of philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Philosophie Themen der Philosophie Ethik und Moralphilosophie
• ISBN: 9781432552602
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.04.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC