Author Description
Life And Work -- Philosophical Background -- On The Idea Of And Necessity For A Metaphysics Of Morals -- Mental Faculties, The Moral Law, And Human Motivation -- Preliminary Concepts And Division Of The Metaphysics Of Morals -- The Doctrine Of Virtue As A Doctrine Of Ends -- General Ends That Are Also Duties -- Radical Evil And The Nature Of Virtue -- The Science Of Ethics -- Perfect Duties To Oneself As An Animal Being -- Perfect Duties To Oneself Merely As A Moral Being -- Imperfect Duties To Oneself -- Duties Of Love To Other Human Beings -- The Vices Of Hatred And Of Disrespect -- Friendship -- Moral Education And Practice -- Concluding Reflections On Kant's Doctrine Of Virtue. Mark Timmons. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Electronic Reproduction. Oxford Available Via World Wide Web.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the core components and systematic structure of Immanuel Kant's Doctrine of Virtue as presented in his Metaphysics of Morals. Mark Timmons, a scholar specializing in Kantian ethics, provides a detailed examination of the mental faculties, moral laws, and human motivations that underpin Kant's ethical framework. The text serves to clarify the distinction between perfect and imperfect duties, while situating these concepts within the broader context of Kantian moral philosophy.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of Kant's Metaphysics of Morals and its foundational concepts
- Examination of duties to oneself and duties to others
- Discussion on moral education, friendship, and the nature of virtue
- Exploration of the relationship between radical evil and moral agency
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a general biography of Kant's life beyond his philosophical development
- Focuses specifically on the Doctrine of Virtue rather than Kant's entire philosophical corpus
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of philosophy frequently identify this text as a rigorous guide for navigating the complexities of Kant's later ethical writings. Experts highlight the book's utility in bridging the gap between abstract moral theory and practical application in human conduct.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0190939257
ISBN-13:
9780190939267
Philosophy
Non-Fiction
Kant
Moral Philosophy
Ethics
Virtue