Morality Matters

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By Roger Trigg

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Morality Matters by Roger Trigg explores the fundamental questions about the nature and importance of moral principles. It delves into how societies are shaped by shared ethical beliefs, examining the interplay between individual morality and societal norms. The book addresses the influence of philosophy and psychology in understanding what it means to lead an ethical life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the complex intersection of philosophy and psychology, particularly in understanding how moral frameworks underpin societal structures. This exploration of moral philosophy challenges readers to consider the implications of morality on personal and collective human behaviour.

Suitable for general readers with no background in philosophy, this title argues that we need a shared moral vision in order to live together, both nationally and internationally. It stresses that private behaviour cannot be kept separate from public choices. It discusses matters of topical debate on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Does morality still matter in the Western world today? What is the basis of claims to human rights? How are local loyalties—such as those to family or nation—to be reconciled with our global responsibilities? Are there limits on the rights of groups? Does law need a moral basis?

In this timely book, Morality Matters, Roger Trigg examines and defends the role of morality in our social and political lives. Rather than limiting the scope of morality to private choices, Trigg argues that we need to acknowledge the moral foundations of our political way of life in the West. By doing so, we can better live and flourish both nationally and internationally.

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Reviews highlight Roger Trigg's Morality Matters as a significant exploration of moral philosophy and political theory, praised for its clarity and relevance. It effectively addresses the clash of ideals, moral choices, and the impact of relativism, while being accessible to both experts and general readers. The book is recommended for those interested in understanding the ethical dimensions of politics and personal values.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780631235958

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 June 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 192

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Roger Trigg

About the Author

Roger Trigg is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick and was the Founding Chairman of the British Philosophical Association. His previous books include Ideas of Human Nature (Blackwell, Second Edition, 1999), Understanding Social Science (Blackwell, Second Edition, 2001), and Philosophy Matters (Blackwell, 2002).