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Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals)

Author : Paul Johnston
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317678731

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Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) by Paul Johnston Pdf

Wittgenstein’s philosophical achievement lies in the development of a new philosophical method rather than in the elaboration of a particular philosophical system. Dr Paul Johnston applies this innovative method to the central problems of moral philosophy: whether there can be ‘truth’ in ethics, or what the meaning of objectivity might mean in the context of moral deliberation. Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy, first published in 1989, represents the first serious and rigorous attempt to apply Wittgenstein’s method to ethics. The conclusions arrived at differ radically from those dominating contemporary ethical discussion, revealing an immense discrepancy between the ethical concepts employed in everyday moral decision-making and the way in which these are discussed by philosophers. Dr Johnston examines ways of eliminating this discrepancy in order to gain a clearer picture of the proper nature of moral claims, and at the same time provides new insights into Wittgenstein’s conception of philosophy.

The Later Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy

Author : Benjamin De Mesel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783319976198

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The Later Wittgenstein and Moral Philosophy by Benjamin De Mesel Pdf

This book shows that Ludwig Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods can be fruitfully applied to several problems in contemporary moral philosophy. The author considers Wittgenstein’s ethical views and addresses such topics as meta-ethics, objectivity in ethics and moral perception. Readers will gain an insight into how Wittgenstein thought about philosophical problems and a new way of looking at moral questions. The book consists of three parts. In the first part, Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods are discussed, including his comparison of philosophical methods to therapies. The book then goes on to explore how these methods give insight into Wittgenstein’s ethical views. Readers will see how these are better understood when read in the light of his later philosophical thought. In the third part, Wittgenstein’s later methods are applied to problems in contemporary moral philosophy, including a look at questions for moral advice. The author reviews and criticizes some of the secondary literature on Wittgenstein’s later philosophical methods and indicates how the topic of the book can be developed in future research. There is something of value for readers of all levels in this insightful and well written volume. It will particularly appeal to scholars and students of Wittgenstein, of philosophy, and of ethics.

Broad's Critical Essays in Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals)

Author : David Cheney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134696246

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Broad's Critical Essays in Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) by David Cheney Pdf

The ideas of C. D. Broad have affected the work of moral philosophers throughout the twentieth century to the present day. First published in 1971, this edited volume contains Broad’s best essays on the philosophical problems of Ethics, mostly written and published between 1914 and 1964. Among the essays are Broad’s important critiques of G. E. Moore’s ethical theory, his lecture entitled ‘Determinism, Indeterminism and Libertarianism’, and other pieces discussing topics as broad as Conscience, Egoism and Free Will. This reissue serves as an important companion to Broad’s other works, a number of which have also been reissued within the Routledge Library Editions series, and will be invaluable to students interested in Broad’s theories and twentieth-century philosophical thought.

Questions on Wittgenstein (Routledge Revivals)

Author : Rudolf Haller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317686866

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Questions on Wittgenstein (Routledge Revivals) by Rudolf Haller Pdf

Wittgenstein, possibly the most influential philosopher of the twentieth century, is often labelled a Neopositivist, a New-Kantian, even a Sceptic. Questions on Wittgenstein, first published in 1988, presents a selection of nine essays investigating a matter of vital philosophical importance: Wittgenstein’s relationship to his Austrian predecessors and peers. The intention throughout is to determine the precise contours of Wittgenstein’s own thought by situating it within its formative context. Although it remains of particular interest to Anglo-Saxon philosophers, special familiarity with Austrian philosophy is required to appreciate the subtle and profound influence which this cultural and philosophical setting had on Wittgenstein’s intellectual development. Professor Haller has spent his career exploring these themes, and is one of the foremost authorities on both Wittgenstein and contemporary Austrian philosophy. Questions on Wittgenstein thus offers a unique insight into the twentieth-century tradition of Austrian philosophy, and its importance for Wittgenstein’s thought.

Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals)

Author : Alfred C Ewing
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136208652

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Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) by Alfred C Ewing Pdf

First published in 1959, this volume follows on from Dr. A. C. Ewing’s earlier work, The Definition of Good. The book does not apologize or undermine Ewing’s previous publication but after further consideration on the topic, it explores the issues that were arguably overlooked in the original book. For example, it looks at the possibility of intermediate positions which have been developed since the philosophers Moore and Ross did their main work. Ewing also responds to the criticisms that originated from The Definition of Good and suggests that Secondary Thoughts in Moral Philosophy makes his reading on the topic more balanced.

Ethics in the Wake of Wittgenstein

Author : Benjamin De Mesel,Oskari Kuusela
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-25
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351721530

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Ethics in the Wake of Wittgenstein by Benjamin De Mesel,Oskari Kuusela Pdf

This book brings together essays from leading scholars who, rather than taking a strictly exegetical approach, attempt to show how discussions in moral philosophy can benefit from Wittgenstein’s later philosophical work. The essays in this volume make the argument that Wittgenstein’s relevance for moral philosophy depends not only on his views about ethics, but also on the methods he introduces, on his views on the nature of philosophy and philosophical problems, and on the insights into language developed in his philosophy. They also focus on the ‘Wittgensteinian tradition’ in moral philosophy and its relation to more mainstream analytic moral philosophy, addressing how several prominent philosophers use these ideas and methods in their work. Ethics in the Wake of Wittgenstein seeks to answer the following question: Can we apply Wittgenstein’s ways of dealing with problems in logic, philosophy of language, epistemology, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of mathematics to moral philosophy as well? It will be of interest to Wittgenstein scholars and those working on current debates in moral philosophy, metaethics, and normative ethics.

Morality and Objectivity (Routledge Revivals)

Author : Ted Honderich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136668159

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Morality and Objectivity (Routledge Revivals) by Ted Honderich Pdf

The late J. L. Mackie and his work were a focus for much of the best philosophical thinking in the Oxford tradition. His moral thought centres on that most fundamental issue in moral philosophy – the issue of whether our moral judgements are in some way objective. The contributors to this volume, first published in 1985, are among the most distinguished figures in moral philosophy, and their essays in tribute to John Mackie present views at the forefront of the subject. Five of the essays give a new understanding of the objectivity of moral judgements. These are by Simon Blackburn, R.M. Hare, John McDowell, Susan Hurley and Bernard Williams. The remaining contributors – Philippa Foot, Steven Lukes, Amartya Sen, David Wiggins – give their attention to problems which are equally compelling, such as the defence of a moral outlook based on a conception of a need and of what follows from it. The volume also includes the addresses given by Simon Blackburn and George Cawkwell at the memorial service for John Mackie, and a list of his publications, compiled by Joan Mackie.

Wittgenstein’s Moral Thought

Author : Reshef Agam-Segal,Edmund Dain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351720304

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Wittgenstein’s Moral Thought by Reshef Agam-Segal,Edmund Dain Pdf

Wittgenstein’s work, early and later, contains the seeds of an original and important rethinking of moral or ethical thought that has, so far, yet to be fully appreciated. The ten essays in this collection, all specially commissioned for this volume, are united in the claim that Wittgenstein’s thought has much to contribute to our understanding of this fundamental area of philosophy and of our lives. They take up a variety of different perspectives on this aspect of Wittgenstein’s work, and explore the significance of Wittgenstein’s moral thought throughout his work, from the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, and Wittgenstein’s startling claim there that there can be no ethical propositions, to the Philosophical Investigations.

Ethics after Wittgenstein

Author : Richard Amesbury,Hartmut von Sass
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350087156

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Ethics after Wittgenstein by Richard Amesbury,Hartmut von Sass Pdf

What does it mean for ethics to say, as Wittgenstein did, that philosophy “leaves everything as it is”? Though clearly absorbed with ethical questions throughout his life and work, Wittgenstein's remarks about the subject do not easily lend themselves to summation or theorizing. Although many moral philosophers cite the influence or inspiration of Wittgenstein, there is little agreement about precisely what it means to do ethics in the light of Wittgenstein. Ethics after Wittgenstein brings together an international cohort of leading scholars in the field to address this problem. The chapters advance a conception of philosophical ethics characterized by an attention to detail, meaning and importance which itself makes ethical demands on its practitioners. Working in conversation with literature and film, engaging deeply with anthropology and critical theory, and addressing contemporary problems from racialized sexual violence against women to the Islamic State, these contributors reclaim Wittgenstein's legacy as an indispensable resource for contemporary ethics.

Wittgenstein and Normative Inquiry

Author : Mark Bevir,Andrius Gališanka
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789004324107

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Wittgenstein and Normative Inquiry by Mark Bevir,Andrius Gališanka Pdf

Wittgenstein and Normative Inquiry examines the relevance of Ludwig Wittgenstein's philosophy for ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, and religion. It analyzes the intellectual contexts which shaped Wittgenstein's normative thought, traces his influences, and presents contemporary uses of his philosophy in normative fields.

Wittgenstein's Moral Thought

Author : Reshef Agam-Segal,Edmund Dain
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1315180766

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Wittgenstein's Moral Thought by Reshef Agam-Segal,Edmund Dain Pdf

Wittgenstein's work, early and later, contains the seeds of an original and important rethinking of moral or ethical thought that has, so far, yet to be fully appreciated. The ten essays in this collection, all specially commissioned for this volume, are united in the claim that Wittgenstein's thought has much to contribute to our understanding of this fundamental area of philosophy and of our lives. They take up a variety of different perspectives on this aspect of Wittgenstein's work, and explore the significance of Wittgenstein's moral thought throughout his work, from the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, and Wittgenstein's startling claim there that there can be no ethical propositions, to the Philosophical Investigations.

Between Wittgenstein and Weil

Author : Jack Manzi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000996524

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Between Wittgenstein and Weil by Jack Manzi Pdf

This volume explores the relationship between the philosophical thought of Simone Weil and Ludwig Wittgenstein. The contributions shed light on how reading Weil can inform our understanding of Wittgenstein, and vice versa. The chapters cover different aspects of Weil’s and Wittgenstein’s philosophy, including their religious thought and their views on ethics and metaphilosophy. They address the following questions: How does Wittgenstein’s struggle with religious belief match up with Simone Weil’s own struggle with organised belief? What is the role of the mystical and supernatural in their works? How much impact has various posthumous editorial decisions had on the shaping of Weil’s and Wittgenstein’s thought? Is there any significance to similarities in Weil’s and Wittgenstein’s written and philosophical styles? How do Weil and Wittgenstein conceive of the ‘self’ and its role in philosophical thinking? What role does belief play in Weil’s and Wittgenstein’s respective philosophical works? Between Wittgenstein and Weil will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in twentieth-century philosophy, philosophy of religion, philosophy of language, and the history of moral philosophy.

On Justifying Moral Judgements (Routledge Revivals)

Author : Lawrence C. Becker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317703266

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On Justifying Moral Judgements (Routledge Revivals) by Lawrence C. Becker Pdf

Much discussion of morality presupposes that moral judgments are always, at bottom, arbitrary. Moral scepticism, or at least moral relativism, has become common currency among the liberally educated. This remains the case even while political crises become intractable, and it is increasingly apparent that the scope of public policy formulated with no reference to moral justification is extremely limited. The thesis of On Justifying Moral Judgments insists, on the contrary, that rigorous justifications are possible for moral judgments. Crucially, Becker argues for the coordination of the three main approaches to moral theory: axiology, deontology, and agent morality. A pluralistic account of the concept of value is expounded, and a solution to the problem of ultimate justification is suggested. Analyses of valuation, evaluation, the ‘is-ought’ issue, and the concepts of obligation, responsibility and the good person are all incorporated into the main line of argument.

Ethics and Action

Author : Peter Winch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000077117

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Ethics and Action by Peter Winch Pdf

Originally published in 1972, and now with a new Preface by Michael Campbell, this collection of essays on closely related issues in moral philosophy looks at different aspects of people’s understanding of their own and others’ actions in ethical dimensions. The book discusses the ways in which the understanding both of man’s own nature and of the nature of the world in which he lives, is a function of his social existence. It discusses questions about the character of moral deliberation and decision, the nature of the human will and its connections with action, and the extent to which an individual’s moral reasonings must claim universal applicability.

Wittgenstein and Levinas

Author : Bob Plant
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Ethics
ISBN : 0415349958

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Wittgenstein and Levinas by Bob Plant Pdf

This book explores the hitherto neglected affinities between Ludwig Wittgenstein and Emmannuel Levinas, two of the most important and challenging thinkers of the 20th century