ISBN : 9780199699575
In thirteen specially written essays, leading philosophers explore Kantian themes in moral and political philosophy that are prominent in the work of Thomas E. Hill, Jr. The first three essays focus on respect and self-respect.; the second three on practical reason and public reason. The third section covers a set of topics in social and political philosophy, including Kantian perspectives on homicide and animals. The final set of essays discuss duty, volition, and complicity in ethics. In conclusion Hill offers an overview of his work and responses to the preceding essays.
I. RESPECT AND SELF-RESPECT
II. PRACTICAL REASON
III. SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY
IV. KANT'S ETHICS
V. CONCLUSION