Putnam, H
Ethics without Ontology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674018518
- author:
- Putnam, H
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- Ethics & moral philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ethics without Ontology by Hilary Putnam is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of ethical judgments. The author examines the influence of ontology on analytic philosophy and argues that it has led to misguided debates about the objective of ethics.
Putnam proposes a radical solution: abandoning the idea of ontology altogether. He contends that this shift in perspective can help us better understand the relationship between ethics and reality, leading to a more nuanced and effective approach to moral inquiry.
This concise book is a valuable contribution to ongoing discussions in philosophy, particularly in epistemology and ethics. It offers a fresh perspective on a complex issue, making it an interesting read for anyone interested in the foundations of philosophical thought.
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