Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide
Published on 25. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-7486-4725-5 (ISBN)
Description
Kant's 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals' is a standard text in the history of moral philosophy as well as a classic work of moral philosophy in its own right. This guide provides a paragraph-by-paragraph account of the main themes of Kant's moral philosophy and a clear statement of his overall philosophical aims and arguments. Complete with a study aids section with a glossary and advice for essay writing, it is an essential toolkit for anyone approaching Kant for the first time.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-4725-5 (9780748647255)
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Person
John Callanan is a lecturer in philosophy at King's College London. He has written on Kant in a variety of philosophy journals and has a number of entries to be published in the forthcoming Continuum Companion to Kant.
Content
Series Editor's Preface; Introduction; 1. Historical Context; 2. A Guide to the Text; Preface; First Section - Transition from common to philosophical moral rational cognition; Second Section - Transition from popular moral philosophy to the metaphysics of morals; Third Section - Transition from metaphysics of morals to the critique of pure practical reason; 3. Study Aids; Glossary; Types of Question You will Encounter; Common Assessment Criteria; Tips for Writing about Kant; Bibliography; Index.