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A reappraisal on the emphasis on duty in Immanuel Kant's ethics is long overdue. Marcia W. Baron evaluates and for the most part defends Kantian ethics against two frequent criticisms: that duty plays too large a role, leaving no room for the supererogatory; and that Kant places too much value on acting from duty.The author first argues that Kant's distinction between perfect and imperfect duties provides a plausible and intriguing alternative to contemporary approaches to charity, selfsacrifice, heroism, and saintliness. She probes the differences between the supererogationist and the Kantian, exploring the motivation between the former's position and bringing to light sharply divided views on the nature of moral constraint and excellence.Baron then confronts problems associated with Kant's account of moral motivation, she argues that the value that Kant attaches to acting from duty attaches primarily to governing ones conduct by a commitment to doing what morality asks. Thus understood, Kant's ethics steers clear of the most serious criticism. Of special interest is her discussion of overdetermination.Clearly written and cogently argued, Kantian Ethics Almost without Apology takes on the most philosophically intriguing challenges to Kantian ethics and subjects them to a rigorous yet sympathetic assessment. Readers will find here original contributions to the debate over impartial morality.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Kantian Ethics Almost without Apology'? A: The book primarily focuses on a reappraisal of Immanuel Kant's emphasis on duty in ethics, defending Kantian ethics against criticisms regarding the role of duty and its implications for moral actions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Kantian Ethics Almost without Apology' is Marcia W. Baron.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 264 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Kantian Ethics Almost without Apology' published? A: The book was published on January 29, 1999.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the distinction between perfect and imperfect duties, motivations behind moral actions, and a critique of the supererogationist perspective in contrast to Kantian ethics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While the book is clearly written, it delves into complex philosophical arguments, making it more suitable for readers with some prior knowledge of ethics or Kant's philosophy.
- Q: What criticisms of Kantian ethics does the book address? A: The book addresses criticisms that Kantian ethics places too much emphasis on duty and does not allow for actions beyond duty, such as supererogatory acts.
- Q: Does the book provide original contributions to the discussion of morality? A: Yes, the book offers original insights and arguments, contributing to the ongoing debate over impartial morality.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.