The Philosophy of Right and Wrong
1st Edition
Published on 27. May 2021
184 pages
978-1-000-05599-3 (ISBN)
Description
Trying to understand morality involves grappling with seemingly irreconcilable conflicts between opposing theoretical positions. Originally published in 1986, this book offers a solution in terms of natural law, which involves reflections on the relevant aspects of human nature and the human condition, as well as on the special nature of prescriptive language. It also discusses several major movements in moral philosophy, both classical and contemporary and examines them in the light of a set of tests for an adequate moral theory.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-000-05599-3 (9781000055993)
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Person
Bernard Mayo was Professor of Moral Philosophy at St Andrews University
Content
1. Introduction 2. Determinism 3. Naturalism and Intutionism 4. Emotivism 5. Prescriptivism 1: The Legal Model 6. Relativisim 7. Prescriptivism 2: Natural Law 8. Morals and Religion 9. Prescriptivism 3: Rational Autonomy 10. Prescriptivism 4: Objections and Replies 11. Form and Content 12. Morality and Self-Interest
