Philosophical Perspectives on Moral Certainty (Routledge Studies in Ethics and Moral Theory)
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- Synopsis
- Moral certainty refers to those aspects of morality- moral acting, feeling, and thinking-that are beyond doubt, explanation, and justification. The essays in this book explore the concept of moral certainty and its application and usefulness in contemporary moral debates. The notion of moral certainty, which is inspired by the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, is emerging as a key reference point in contemporary moral philosophy. An investigation of the implications of moral certainty is called for, given that so many discussions in moral philosophy concern the possibility of justifying our moral beliefs. The concept of moral certainty also feeds directly into the emerging field of hinge epistemology. The chapters in this volume tackle the following issues: meta-questions around whether and how we can make sense of the concept of moral certainty; the role of moral certainty in contemporary debates on gender, racism, bias and historically unjust practices; ways in which radical change in society engendered by new technologies might affect moral certainties; the role of the notion of moral certainty in the debates on free will and moral responsibility. Philosophical Perspectives on Moral Certainty will appeal to researchers and advanced students working on ethics and moral philosophy, epistemology, philosophy of technology, and Wittgenstein.
- Copyright:
- 2023
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- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 236 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781000825473
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781032006758, 9781032015095, 9781003178927
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 02/03/23
- Copyrighted By:
- selection and editorial matter, Cecilie Eriksen, Julia Hermann, Neil O'Hara, and Nigel Pleasants
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
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- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
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- Edited by:
- Cecilie Eriksen
- Edited by:
- Julia Hermann
- Edited by:
- Neil O'Hara
- Edited by:
- Nigel Pleasants
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