Author Description
The relationship among morality, reflection, and ideology is extremely intricate, with many avenues open for investigation. In this intriguing collection, an eminent group of scholars, including Bernard Williams, address the question of how far our moral beliefs and practices can survive the reflective understanding we have of them. From the work of a particular historical figure to the discussion of moral metaphysics, psychology, and political theory, the contributors approach the question from a variety of different fascinating angles.
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THE THESIS
This collection investigates the extent to which moral beliefs and practices can withstand rigorous reflective scrutiny. Editor Edward Harcourt compiles essays from prominent scholars, including Bernard Williams, to examine the tension between our internal moral frameworks and the external ideologies that shape them. The contributors utilize diverse philosophical methods to analyze how reflection impacts the stability and validity of ethical systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of moral metaphysics and its role in reflective understanding
- Examination of the intersection between political theory and individual moral belief
- Historical perspectives on the evolution of ethical thought
- Psychological inquiries into the nature of moral conviction
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this collection as a significant contribution to contemporary moral philosophy, particularly for its engagement with the work of Bernard Williams. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for those with a background in ethical theory and political philosophy.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2001-02-01
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198250568
ISBN-13:
9780198250562
Philosophy
Political Theory
Ethics
Metaphysics
Ideology
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