Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals: An Edinburgh Philosophical Guide
Author(s): John Callanan (Author)
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication Date: 28 Feb. 2013
Language: English
Print length: 144 pages
ISBN-10: 9780748647262
ISBN-13: 0748647260
Book Description
Kant’s ‘Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals’ is a standard text in the history of moral philosophy as well as a classic work of moral philosophy in its own right. This guide provides a paragraph-by-paragraph account of the main themes of Kant’s moral philosophy and a clear statement of his overall philosophical aims and arguments. Complete with a study aids section with a glossary and advice for essay writing, it is an essential toolkit for anyone approaching Kant for the first time.
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A step-by-step guide to Kant’s Groundwork of the Metaphysics of MoralsKant’s Groundwork is considered a standard text in the history of moral philosophy as well as a classic work of moral philosophy in its own right. This book offers you a guide to accompany the first experience of reading the primary text. It introduces Kant’s key terms and the main themes of his moral philosophy and offers a clear statement of his overall philosophical aims and arguments.Including a glossary, tips for writing on Kant and a guide to further reading, it is an essential toolkit for anyone approaching Kant for the first time.John J. Callanan is a lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at King’s College London.Cover design:[EUP logo]www.euppublishing.com
About the Author
John Callanan is a lecturer in philosophy at King’s College London. He has written on Kant in a variety of philosophy journals and has a number of entries to be published in the Continuum Companion to Kant.
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