Theory vs. Anti-Theory in Ethics
Subtitle: A Misconceived Conflict
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jun 17, 2014
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 352
ISBN-13: 9780199373529
Description: Many well known philosophers defend the role of theory in ethics. They suppose that it is impossible to justify the moral rules and principles we live by without a theory being in place. They also argue that theorizing is needed in order to rationally generate new or modify old rules and principles. Anti-theorists argue that theories in ethics oversimplify matters and only give the appearance of being useful. The debate between the two sides seems not to be resolvable.
Notes: Source title: Theory vs. Anti-Theory in Ethics: A Misconceived Conflict