{"title":"Anat Matar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Anat Matar collection. Anat Matar is a distinguished philosopher known for her critical exploration of contemporary ethical and philosophical issues. Her works offer profound insights into the intersections of ethics and societal structures, making them an invaluable resource for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of modern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a notable academic background, Anat Matar's writings are both thought-provoking and accessible, challenging conventional ideas and encouraging readers to contemplate the complexities of ethical frameworks in today's world. She engages readers with a unique blend of scholarly rigor and engaging prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eThe Poverty of Ethics\u003c\/em\u003e, a book that delves into the limitations of traditional ethical theories while proposing fresh perspectives that resonate with current global challenges. It's a must-read for those aspiring to navigate the intricate landscape of moral philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Anat Matar's collection in the Philosophy \u0026amp; Psychology categories to discover a range of works that not only educate but also inspire critical thinking and discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-poverty-of-ethics-by-anat-matar-9781839765926","title":"The Poverty of Ethics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Poverty of Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e stands the usual moral-political dichotomy on its head. It argues that moral principles do not, in fact, underlie or inform political decisions. Instead, it is the conceptual primacy of political discourse that rescues ethics from its poverty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur ethical convictions receive their substance from historical narratives, political analyses, empirical facts, literary-educational models, political activity, and personal experience. Yet morality, essentially, doesn’t leave room for relativity: not every ethos deserves to be titled 'moral'. Hence, the book argues further, it is the \u003ci\u003eleft\u003c\/i\u003e ethos, as it has evolved over years, which forms the basis for ethics: morality is left-wing! Clarifying and justifying this seemingly odd statement is the main purpose of this essay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppealing to philosophical ideas on the essence of language, on meaning, on understanding, and persuasion, this book scrutinizes the system of concepts and attitudes informing our common view of the relationship between the moral and the political. It argues that the traditional conception of morality is far too narrow to form a basis for political thought and political action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts carefully unfolded argument concludes that none of the current philosophical accounts of morality can be translated into terms of political will, much less into direct political action. Being too general and elastic, neither abstract moral principles, ethical-aesthetic sensibilities, nor the ethical demand emanating from an Other can fulfill these tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the false primacy of the ethical over the political and the infinite flexibility of vacuous moral discourse are often mobilized to launder wrongs and delegitimize radical left politics. Gratification of the moral high ground becomes an implement of de-politicization, and thus a powerful political instrument in the hands of those seeking to shore up the existing order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000807735532,"sku":"9781839765926","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/558293482843.jpg?v=1763306468"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anat-matar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}