A Sense for Humanity

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The Ethical Thought of Raimond Gaita

By Melinda Graefe and Craig Taylor

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A Sense for Humanity by Melinda Graefe and Craig Taylor delves into the intricate relationship between philosophical thought and psychological understanding. The authors explore how human empathy and moral insight contribute to broader ethical frameworks, blending academic theory with practical observations. Their work offers a nuanced view of human nature, emphasizing the importance of empathy in shaping a compassionate society.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring the moral and ethical dimensions of humanity from a philosophical perspective. This work delves into the complexities of human interactions and the way we perceive and understand each other's experiences, offering insights into empathy and moral philosophy.

A Sense for Humanity

The essays in this collection examine the influence of Gaita's ethical thought in this broader sense, and particularly within Australian society and culture where it has been most significant. Craig Taylor is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Flinders University, Australia.

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Raimond Gaita was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Antwerp for his exceptional contribution to contemporary moral philosophy and for his singular contribution to the role of the intellectual in today's academic world, recognising the influence of Gaita's ethical thought beyond academic philosophy.

The essays in this collection examine the influence of Gaita's ethical thought in this broad sense, and particularly within Australian society and culture, where it has been most significant. Through his various works, including in particular his acclaimed biography, Romulus: My Father, Gaita's ethical thought has had a considerable impact on the intellectual and cultural life of Australia.

This collection is unique for its survey of this influence, with new essays from significant writers and academics, including Barry Hill, Alex Miller, Brigitta Olubas, Helen Pringle, Robert Manne, Gerry Simpson, Steven Tudor, Geoffrey Brahm Levey, Dorothy Scott, Christopher Cordner, Craig Taylor and Miranda Fricker, along with an introductory piece by J.M. Coetzee.

Other features of the collection include a new poem for Gaita by poet and screenwriter Nick Drake and an interview with Gaita by Anne Manne, in which Gaita reflects on the origins and development of his ethical thought as a form of lucidity.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922235459

Publisher: Monash University Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: Monash University Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 224

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Craig Taylor Melinda Graefe Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Craig Taylor is Senior Lecturer in the Philosophy Department at Flinders University. He is the author of Sympathy: A Philosophical Analysis (Palgrave Macmillan, 2002), Moralism: A Study of a Vice (Acumen, 2012) and co-editor of Hume and the Enlightenment (Pickering and Chatto, 2011).

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