Kant, Immanuel
Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872201668
- author:
- Kant, Immanuel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1981
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 14.6 x 0.6 x 22.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Ethics & moral philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals: With, On a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns by Immanuel Kant. This expanded edition of James Ellington's translation includes a new version of Kant's essay Of a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns. In this response to one of the main objections to his moral theory, Kant explores the limits of lying for the greater good. Kant's work is a fundamental contribution to ethics and moral philosophy, offering insights into the nature of truth, morality, and human responsibility. This edition provides a comprehensive understanding of Kant's ideas on these topics, making it an essential resource for scholars and students of philosophy.