Kant's Groundwork of the metaphysics of morals : an Edinburgh philosophical guide / John J. Callanan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Callanan, John J. (John Joseph), 1976-

Series:

Edinburgh philosophical guides series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804. Grundlegung zur Metaphysik der Sitten.

Kant, Immanuel.

Ethics.

Ethics, Modern--18th century.

Ethics, Modern.

Physical Description:

138 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2013.

Summary:

The books in this series are specifically written for students reading philosophy for the first time. Focusing on passages most frequently taught at university level each book is a step-by-step guide to help you read the key texts from the history of philosophy with confidence and perception Each book offers: a summary of the text, an overview of its key ideas, historical context, a guide to further reading and study, A step-by-step guide to Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals Kant's Groundwork is considered a standard text in the history of moral philosophy as well as a classic work of moral philosophy in its own right. This book offers you a guide to accompany the first experience of reading the primary text. It introduces Kant's key terms and the main themes of his moral philosophy and offers a clear statement of his overall philosophical aims and arguments. Including a glossary, tips for writing on Kant and a guide to further reading, it is an essential toolkit for anyone approaching Kant for the first time. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Historical Context 3

2 A Guide to the Text 8

Preface 8

First Section - Transition from common to philosophical moral rational cognition 19

Second Section - Transition from popular moral philosophy to the metaphysics of morals 44

Third Section - Transition from the metaphysics of morals to the critique of pure practical reason 105

3 Study Aids 128

Glossary 128

Types of Question You will Encounter 131

Common Assessment Criteria 132

Tips for Writing about Kant 132.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-135) and index.

ISBN:

9780748647262

0748647260

9780748647255

0748647252

OCLC:

840187471

Publisher Number:

99953801572