Ross, David
The Right and the Good (British Moral Philosophers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199252657
- author:
- Ross, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, U.S.A.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 139mm X 215mm
- Genre:
- Ethics & moral philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Right and the Good by William David Ross is a seminal work in twentieth-century philosophy that explores the nature of rightness and goodness. First published in 1930, this edition presents Ross's influential ideas on ethics and moral philosophy.
Ross argues against prominent rival ethical theories, positing that the right act cannot be derived from the moral value of its motive. Instead, he contends that rightness is determined by a plurality of self-evident prima facie duties. This new edition features an introduction by Philip Stratton-Lake, which clarifies Ross's central themes and addresses common misunderstandings.
With a new bibliography and index, this edition provides a comprehensive context for understanding Ross's groundbreaking work. A substantial editorial apparatus also aims to clarify certain points and indicate where Ross later changed his mind on particular issues.
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