In this work, originally published in 1986, Victor Seidler explores the different notions of respect, equality and dependency in Kant's moral writings. He illuminates central tensions and contradictions not only within Kant's moral philosophy, but within the thinking and feeling about human dignity and social inequality which we take very much for granted within a liberal moral culture.In challenging our assumption of the autonomy of morality, Seidler also questions our understanding of what it means for someone to live as a person in his or her own right. The autonomy of individuals cannot be assumed but has to be reasserted against relationships of subordination. This involves a break with a rationalist morality, so that respect for others involves respect for emotions, feelings, desires and needs, and establishes a fuller autonomy as a basis for freedom and justice.
| ISBN: | 9780415572941 |
| Publication date: | 18th December 2009 |
| Author: | Victor Seidler |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 248 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
| Genres: |
Ethics and moral philosophy Centrist democratic ideologies |
In this work, originally published in 1986, Victor Seidler explores the different notions of respect, equality and dependency in Kant's moral writings. He illuminates central tensions and contradictions not only within Kant's moral philosophy, but within the thinking and feeling about human dignity and social inequality which we take very much for granted within a liberal moral culture.In challenging our assumption of the autonomy of morality, Seidler also questions our understanding of what it means for someone to live as a person in his or her own right. The autonomy of individuals cannot be assumed but has to be reasserted against relationships of subordination. This involves a break with a rationalist morality, so that respect for others involves respect for emotions, feelings, desires and needs, and establishes a fuller autonomy as a basis for freedom and justice.
Kant, Respect and Injustice (Routledge Revivals) features in the following genres: Ethics and moral philosophy
Kant, Respect and Injustice (Routledge Revivals) is available in Paperback, Ebook, Hardback
Kant, Respect and Injustice (Routledge Revivals) was written by Victor Seidler and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
Kant, Respect and Injustice (Routledge Revivals) has 248 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Revivals series
£45.89