Making moral sense
Subtitle: beyond Habermas and Gauthier
By: Logi Gunnarsson.
Series: Cambridge studies in philosophy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 286
Subjects: Ethics.; Reason.
Description: "Logi Gunnarsson takes issue with the assumption made by many philosophers faced with the problem of reconciling moral norms with a scientific world view, namely that morality must be offered a non-moral justification based on a formal concept of rationality. He argues that the criteria for the rationality of an action are irreducibly substantive, rather than purely formal, and that assuming that morality must be given a non-moral justification amounts to a distortion of both rationality and morality. His discussion includes substantial critical engagement with major thinkers from two very different philosophical traditions, and is notable for its clear and succinct account of Habermas' discourse ethics. It will appeal to anyone interested in practical reason and the rational credentials of morality."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 266-278) and index.
Based on the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Pittsburgh, 1995.