Contractarianism / Contractualism

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Contractarianism / Contractualism explores two influential theories in moral and political philosophy that revolve around the idea of social contracts. The book examines the principles and arguments that shape how mutual agreements form the basis of morality and politics, analysing the strengths and critiques of each approach. Through this exploration, it provides a comprehensive understanding of how these theories contribute to broader philosophical debates.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in exploring moral and political philosophy through the lens of social contract theories. It delves into the ideas of mutual agreements and obligations, examining how they shape our societal structures and ethics, making it an intriguing read for those curious about the foundations of justice and authority.

Contractualism/Contractarianism collects, for the first time, both major classical sources and central contemporary discussions of these important approaches to philosophical ethics. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics.

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Contractarianism / Contractualism explores a major approach to normative ethical theory that emphasises reciprocity and mutual consent.

'Contractarianism' refers to the concept, first introduced by Thomas Hobbes, in which morality is viewed as a set of social practices adopted by self-interested rational actors in their common interest, akin to a contract.

'Contractualism', meanwhile, is a related but distinct idea, originating in the thoughts of Rousseau and Kant, where morality consists of principles that mediate relations of mutual respect between free and equal individuals.

In both theories, morality is modelled on an agreement or contract. The difference lies in the underlying motivation: contractarians believe it is rational self-interest, while contractualists hold that it is mutual respect between equals.

Contractarianism / Contractualism brings together for the first time both major classical sources and central contemporary discussions on these significant approaches to philosophical ethics. Alongside the works of Hobbes, Rousseau, and Kant, it features contributions from David Gauthier, Gilbert Harman, John Rawls, T. M. Scanlon, and Gary Watson.

Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone with an interest in normative ethics.

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Contractarianism/Contractualism is praised for its comprehensive collection of key works in social contract theory, offering a strong introduction to moral and political philosophy. Reviews highlight its excellent selection of texts, showcasing both classic and contemporary interpretations by thinkers like Hobbes, Rousseau, Kant, and others, effectively illustrating the diverse approaches within the field.

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ISBN: 9780631231103

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 September 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

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Edited by Stephen Darwell
Edited by Stephen Darwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 463g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Stephen Darwall is the John Dewey Collegiate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He has written widely on moral philosophy and its history, and is the author of Impartial Reason (1983), The British Moralists and the Internal 'Ought': 1640–1740 (1995), Philosophical Ethics (1998), and Welfare and Rational Care (2002). He is the editor, with Allan Gibbard and Peter Railton, of Moral Discourse and Practice (1997).

Contractarianism / Contractualism