Understanding Kant's Groundwork
Read More
Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Understanding Kant's Groundwork. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Latest News
Marnie shares her tips for Spring!
Marnie is our garden expert and Lizzy kills every plant she brings home. We're getting...
The Cultural Renaissance of Reading
There's something rather wonderful happening in the world of books at the moment. Reading is...
Bookshop Day (Gluten Free) Baking
For Bookshop Day the Book Hero team, family, and friends got baking up a storm....
A Little Bit Spooky: Board Games for Halloween
Halloween is the perfect excuse for a spooky board game night! From adorable ghost cats...
100 Years of Winnie the Pooh
100 years ago the Hundred Acre Wood and a cast of beloved friends was published...
See moreImmanuel Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals is widely regarded as one of the most influential works in the history of moral philosophy.
Indeed, any student of ethics will soon encounter a translation of the book, although trying to read it is likely to cause bewilderment. What, one may ask, is Kant trying to say? This book provides the answers. Here, seven highly regarded teachers and scholars of Kant's ethics offer remarkably clear explanations of the most important concepts in the Groundwork: the good will, happiness, duty, hypothetical and categorical imperatives, the Formula of Universal Law, the Formula of Humanity, and freedom.
Contents:
- Preface
- The Good Will, Nataliya Palatnik
- Happiness, Anne Margaret Baxley
- Duty, Laura Papish
- Imperatives, Tamar Schapiro
- The Formula of Universal Law, Kyla Ebels-Duggan
- The Formula of Humanity, Japa Pallikkathayil
- Freedom, Lucy Allais
- About the Contributors
- Index
'This is the rare guide to Kant's Groundwork suitable even for students new to philosophy. The clear, concise chapters focus on only the most essential concepts from all three sections of the Groundwork. The authors expertly illuminate Kant's ethical thought and facilitate engagement with the text.' - Lara Denis, Agnes Scott College
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
βThis is the rare guide to Kantβs Groundwork suitable even for students new to philosophy. The clear, concise chapters focus on only the most essential concepts from all three sections of the Groundwork. The authors expertly illuminate Kantβs ethical thought and facilitate engagement with the text.β β Lara Denis, Agnes Scott College
βA collection of beautifully clear and concise essays on Kantβs most famous ethical work, each written by an outstanding scholar. The crucial ideas of the Groundwork are expertly explained in ways that are both philosophically rich and reader friendly. This volume is an invaluable companion for any student or teacher of Kantian ethics.β β Karen Stohr, Georgetown University
βA wonderfully clear and concise philosophical introduction to Kantβs seminal ethical treatise.β β Jens Timmermann, University of St Andrews
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781647921187
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Contributions by Lucy Allais
- Edited by Steven M Cahn
- Contributions by Nataliya Palatnik
- Contributions by Anne Margaret Baxley
- Contributions by Laura Papish
- Contributions by Tamar Schapiro
- Contributions by Kyla Ebels-Duggan
- Contributions by Japa Pallikkathayil
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 120
Collections
About the Author
Nataliya PalatnikΒ is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of WisconsinβMilwaukee.Β Anne Margaret BaxleyΒ is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis.Β Laura PapishΒ is Associate Professor of Philosophy at George Washington University.Β Tamar SchapiroΒ is Professor of Philosophy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Β Kyla Ebels-DugganΒ is Professor of Philosophy at Northwestern University.Β Japa PallikkathayilΒ is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh.Β Lucy AllaisΒ is Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University and the University of the Witwatersr and, Johannesburg.Β Steven M. CahnΒ is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the City University of New York Graduate Center.
More from Philosophy & Psychology
View allWhy buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
