T. M. Scanlon is one of the world’s leading philosophers, widely known for his contractualist moral theory and his distinctive account of moral responsibility and blame. In these important essays, written between 2001 and 2021, Scanlon reflects on the lines of thinking that led him to these views, considers objections to them, and locates them in relation to the views of others, including Derek Parfit, Harry Frankfurt, Gary Watson, and Christine Korsgaard.
The result will be essential reading for scholars and students in moral philosophy, political philosophy, and the philosophy of law.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“(Scanlon) offers a persuasive explanation of what underlies many of the intuitions about individual rights, prohibitions and obligations that are often cited in opposition to utilitarianism.” Thomas Nagel, London Review of Books
About the Author
T. M. Scanlon is Alford Professor of Natural Religion, Moral Philosophy, and Civil Polity, Emeritus, at Harvard University. His books include What We Owe to Each Other and Why Does Inequality Matter?
T. M. Scanlon is one of the world’s leading philosophers, widely known for his contractualist moral theory and his distinctive account of moral responsibility and blame. In these important essays, written between 2001 and 2021, Scanlon reflects on the lines of thinking that led him to these views, considers objections to them, and locates them in relation to the views of others, including Derek Parfit, Harry Frankfurt, Gary Watson, and Christine Korsgaard.
The result will be essential reading for scholars and students in moral philosophy, political philosophy, and the philosophy of law.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“(Scanlon) offers a persuasive explanation of what underlies many of the intuitions about individual rights, prohibitions and obligations that are often cited in opposition to utilitarianism.” Thomas Nagel, London Review of Books
About the Author
T. M. Scanlon is Alford Professor of Natural Religion, Moral Philosophy, and Civil Polity, Emeritus, at Harvard University. His books include What We Owe to Each Other and Why Does Inequality Matter?
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