| Human Welfare and Moral Worth: Kantian Perspectives Contributor(s): Hill, Thomas E. (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0199252637 ISBN-13: 9780199252633 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $63.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: Thomas Hill, a leading figure in the recent development of Kantian moral philosophy, presents a set of essays exploring the implications of basic Kantian ideas for practical issues. The first part of the book provides background in central themes in Kant's ethics; the second part discusses questions regarding human welfare; the third focuses on moral worth-the nature and grounds of moral assessment of persons as deserving esteem or blame. Hill shows moral, political, and social philosophers just how valuable moral theory can be in addressing practical matters. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy |
| Dewey: 170 |
| LCCN: 2002020010 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.74" W x 8.68" (1.33 lbs) 428 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thomas Hill, a leading figure in the recent development of Kantian moral philosophy, presents a set of essays exploring the implications of basic Kantian ideas for practical issues. The first part of the book provides background in central themes in Kant's ethics; the second part discusses questions regarding human welfare; the third focuses on moral worth-the nature and grounds of moral assessment of persons as deserving esteem or blame. Hill shows moral, political, and social philosophers just how valuable moral theory can be in addressing practical matters. |