Deontology
Blackwell Readings in Philosophy
1. Edition September 2002
252 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Deontology brings together some of the most significant philosophical work on ethics, presenting canonical essays on core questions in moral philosophy. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwall, these readings are essential for anyone interested in normative theory.
* With a helpful introduction by Stephen Darwall, examines key topics in deontological moral theory.
* Includes seven essays which respond to the classic sources.
* Includes classic excerpts by key figures such Kant, Richard Price and W. D. Ross; and recent reactions to this work by philosophers, including Robert Nozick, Thomas Nagel, Stephen Darwall, Judith Thomson, Frances Kamm, Warren Quinn, and Christine Korsgaard.
Part I: Classical Sources:.
1. From Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals: Immanuel
Kant.
2. From The Metaphysics of Morals: Immanuel Kant.
3. 'On a Supposed Right to Lie from Philanthropy': Immanuel
Kant.
4. From A Review of the Principal Questions in Morals:
Richard Price.
5. From The Right and the Good: W. D. Ross.
Part II: Contemporary Expressions:.
6. 'Moral Constraints and Moral Goals': Robert Nozick.
7. 'Agent-Relativity and Deontology': Thomas Nagel.
8. 'Agent-Centred Restrictions From the Inside Out': Stephen
Darwall.
9. 'The Trolley Problem': Judith Thomson.
10. 'Harming Some to Save Others': Frances Kamm.
11. 'Actions, Intentions, and Consequences: The Doctrine of
Double Effect': Warren Quinn.
12. 'The Right to Lie: Kant on Dealing with Evil': Christine
Korsgaard.
Index.
history of the subject and to its more practical consequences. It
is highly suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate
teaching. Nobody does this sort of thing better than Stephen
Darwall." Jonathan Dancy, University of Reading
"Working out an approach to teaching deontology has
traditionally been a process of making costly choices. It is a
singular virtue of Darwall's thoughtful collection of readings that
by including classical readings as well contemporary discussions,
general rationales as well as specific cases, it frees us from the
need to make these choices." Paul Hurley, Pomona
College
"In this book we have an excellent investigation of
anti-consequentialist discourse through a very appropriate
selection of essays effecting an imaginative and profound expansion
of deontology. It will prove to be a valuable collection for all
academics and students ..." Dr Marianna Papastephanou
"... in this book we have an excellent inverstigation of
anti-consequentialist discourse through a very appropriate
selection of essays effecting an imaginative and profound expansion
of deontology. It will prove to be a valuable collection for all
academics and students who are interested in current debates over
moral duty, responsibility and their limits." Marianna
Papastephanou, University of Cyprus
