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World, Mind and Ethics: Essays on the Ethical Philosophy of Bernard Williams

by J. E. Altham

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Publisher Comments:

Bernard Williams is one of the most influential figures in recent ethical theory, where he has set a considerable part of the current agenda. In this collection, a distinguished international team of philosophers who have been stimulated by Williams' work give new responses to it. The topics covered include equality, consistency, comparisons between science and ethics, integrity, moral reasons, the moral system, and moral knowledge. Williams himself then provides a substantial reply, which in turn shows both the current directions of his own thought and also his present view of his earlier work (such as that on utilitarianism).

Synopsis:

A distinguished international team of philosophers offer new responses to the work of Bernard Williams, followed by the author's reply.

Synopsis:

Bernard Williams is one of the most influential figures in recent ethical theory, where he has set a considerable part of the current agenda. In this collection, a distinguished international team of philosophers who have been stimulated by Williams' work give new responses to it. The topics covered include equality, consistency, comparisons between science and ethics, integrity, moral reasons, the moral system, and moral knowledge. Williams himself then provides a substantial reply, which in turn shows both the current directions of his own thought and also his present view of his earlier work (such as that on utilitarianism).

Synopsis:

A distinguished international team of philosophers offer new responses to the work of Bernard Williams, followed by the author??'s reply.

Table of Contents

Introduction J. E. J. Altham and Ross Harrison; 1. The idea of equality revisited Jon Elster; 2. Is the idea of purely internal consistency of choice bizarre? Amartya Sen; 3. Science, ethics, and objectivity Nicholas Jardine; 4. Fallibilism and objectivity: science and ethics Christopher Hookway; 5. Might there be external reasons? John McDowell; 6. Aristotle on human nature and the foundations of ethics Martha C. Nussbaum; 7. A most peculiar institution Charles Taylor; 8. Reflection and confidence J. E. J. Altham; 9. The shape of a life Martin Hollis; 10. Replies Bernard Williams; Index.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780521479301
Subtitle:
Essays on the Ethical Philosophy of Bernard Williams
Editor:
Altham, J. E.
Editor:
Altham, J. E.
Editor:
Harrison, Ross
Author:
Harrison, Ross
Author:
Altham, J. E. J.
Editor:
Harrison, Ross
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Location:
Cambridge
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Ethics
Subject:
Ethics and logic
Subject:
Ethics, Modern -- 20th century.
Subject:
General Philosophy
Subject:
Williams, Bernard Arthur Owen--Ethics
Publication Date:
April 1995
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
9.01x6.02x.60 in. .83 lbs.

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