Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons
Author | : Benedict Smith |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2010-11-24 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230292437 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230292437 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons by : Benedict Smith
Download or read book Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons written by Benedict Smith and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-11-24 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons critically assesses the startling idea that our moral reasoning does not need to use moral principles. If we don't have principles, how do we work out what to do? This book examines 'moral particularism', a controversial idea at the forefront of contemporary moral theory.