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Moral Reason (Oxford Philosophical Monographs),Used
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What is it to have a reason to do something? is one sort of question; what is it we have reason to do? is another. These questions are often explored separately. But our answers to them may not be independent: what reasons are may have implications for what reasons there are. So the door is opened to a troubling tensionthe account of what reasons are that is most plausible in its own right could entail a view of what we have reason to do that is independently implausible. In fact, it looks like this is the case.In the first half of Moral Reason, Julia Markovits develops and defends a version of a desirebased, internalist, account of what normative reasons are. But does that account entail that there are no moral reasons that apply to all of us, regardless of what we happen to desire? It may look obvious that it doesthat a bullet must be bitten somewhere. If what we have reason to do depends on what we antecedently desire, corrected only for misinformation and procedural irrationalities, and if desires differ from person to person, there seems to be no basis for assuming that everyone has reason to be moral. But the bullet may yet be avoided. In the second half of the book, Markovits shows how we may do so, building on Kant's argument for his formula of humanity to provide an internalist defense of universal moral reasons. In doing so, she provides a more satisfying answer to the ageold question: why be moral?
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Moral Reason' by Julia Markovits? A: 'Moral Reason' explores the nature of reasons for actions, addressing questions about what it means to have reasons to do something and what those reasons might be.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Moral Reason'? A: The author of 'Moral Reason' is Julia Markovits.
- Q: What philosophical concepts are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses desire-based, internalist accounts of normative reasons and explores the implications of these theories on moral reasoning.
- Q: How many pages does 'Moral Reason' have? A: 'Moral Reason' contains 222 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Moral Reason' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Moral Reason' published? A: 'Moral Reason' was published on April 1, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Moral Reason' suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: 'Moral Reason' introduces complex philosophical ideas, so while it may be insightful for beginners, prior knowledge of ethics may enhance understanding.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the second half of the book? A: In the second half, the book focuses on universal moral reasons and provides an internalist defense of why being moral is important.
- Q: Does 'Moral Reason' provide practical applications of its theories? A: While 'Moral Reason' primarily focuses on theoretical discussions, it encourages readers to consider the implications of moral reasoning in real-life situations.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Moral Reason'? A: 'Moral Reason' is targeted towards readers interested in ethics, philosophy, and those seeking to understand the complexities of moral reasoning.