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Two centuries after they were published, Kant's ethical writings are as much admired and imitated as they have ever been, yet serious and longstanding accusations of internal incoherence remain unresolved. Onora O'Neill traces the alleged incoherences to attempts to assimilate Kant's ethical writings to modern conceptions of rationality, action and rights. When the temptation to assimilate is resisted, a strikingly different and more cohesive account of reason and morality emerges. Kant offers a 'constructivist' vindication of reason and a moral vision in which obligations are prior to rights and in which justice and virtue are linked. O'Neill begins by reconsidering Kant's conceptions of philosophical method, reason, freedom, autonomy and action. She then moves on to the more familiar terrain of interpretation of the Categorical Imperative, while in the last section she emphasizes differences between Kant's ethics and recent 'Kantian' ethics, including the work of John Rawls and other contemporary liberal political philosophers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Constructions of Reason' by Onora O'Neill? A: The book explores Kant's practical philosophy, particularly addressing accusations of internal incoherence in his ethical writings and how these can be understood through a constructivist lens.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Constructions of Reason'? A: The author is Onora O'Neill, a prominent philosopher known for her work on Kant's ethics and moral philosophy.
- Q: How many pages does 'Constructions of Reason' have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Constructions of Reason' in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Constructions of Reason' published? A: The book was published on January 26, 1990.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in 'Constructions of Reason'? A: Key themes include Kant's philosophical method, concepts of reason, freedom, autonomy, and interpretations of the Categorical Imperative.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Kant's philosophy? A: Yes, while it delves into complex themes, it is structured to provide insights that can benefit both newcomers and those familiar with Kant's work.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Constructions of Reason' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does 'Constructions of Reason' compare Kant's ethics to contemporary theories? A: Yes, the book emphasizes differences between Kant's ethics and recent interpretations by contemporary philosophers like John Rawls.
- Q: What category does 'Constructions of Reason' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Ethics & Morality.