Jennifer K. Uleman

An Introduction to Kant's Moral Philosophy

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Produktbeschreibung

Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy is one of the most distinctive achievements of the European Enlightenment. At its heart lies what Kant called the 'strange thing': the free, rational, human will. This introduction explores the basis of Kant's anti-naturalist, secular, humanist vision of the human good. Moving from a sketch of the Kantian will, with all its component parts and attributes, to Kant's canonical arguments for his categorical imperative, this introduction shows why Kant thought his moral law the best summary expression of both his own philosophical work on morality and his readers' deepest shared convictions about the good. Kant's central tenets, key arguments, and core values are presented in an accessible and engaging way, making this book ideal for anyone eager to explore the fundamentals of Kant's moral philosophy. This introduction explores the basis of Kant's anti-naturalist, secular, humanist vision of human flourishing. Kant's central tenets, key arguments, andcore values are presented in an accessible and engaging way, making this book suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and educated non-specialists.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Januar 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9780521136440
• ISBN-10: 052113644X
• Artikelnr.: 27368325

Autorenporträt

Jennifer K. Uleman is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Purchase College (State University of New York). She is the author of numerous articles and reviews.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: the strange thing; 2. A sketch of Kantian will: desire and the human subject; 3. A sketch continued: the structure of practical reason; 4. A sketch completed: freedom; 5. Against nature: Kant's argumentative strategy; 6. The categorical imperative: free will willing itself; 7. What's so good about the good Kantian will? The appeals of the strange thing; 8. Conclusion: Kant and the good free rational will; Bibliography.

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1. Introduction: the strange thing
2. A sketch of Kantian will: desire and the human subject
3. A sketch continued: the structure of practical reason
4. A sketch completed: freedom
5. Against nature: Kant's argumentative strategy
6. The categorical imperative: free will willing itself
7. What's so good about the good Kantian will? The appeals of the strange thing
8. Conclusion: Kant and the good free rational will
Bibliography.

Rezensionen

'Uleman consistently states her aims in each chapter clearly, organizes discussions well, and poses questions to make her train of thought easy to follow. Her grasp of the details of Kant's moral philosophy as well as of how those details hang together to form a whole is rare and impressive. This work should prove to be very helpful to many students.' Lara Denis, Agnes Scott College