Sousa, Ronald de
Why It's OK to Be Amoral
- ISBN 13:
- 9781032232836
- author:
- Sousa, Ronald de
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 196
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Why It's OK to Be Amoral challenges the idea that moral principles can be derived from objective truths. Instead, it argues that moral convictions are rooted in emotional dispositions and social conventions.
The author contends that professional philosophers often promote unrealistic expectations about the nature of morality, suggesting that there are uniquely right answers to practical questions. However, this approach relies on flawed assumptions about motivation and the reliability of access to agents' true reasons for action.
This book offers a critical examination of seven approaches to moral decision-making, and proposes an alternative perspective that acknowledges the limitations of moral reasoning. By exploring these ideas, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of morality and its role in our lives.
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