Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals/On a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns
This expanded edition of James Ellington's preeminent translation of Grounding of the Metaphysics of Morals includes his new translation of Kant's essay 'On a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns', in which Kant replies to one of the standard objections to his moral theory as...
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This expanded edition of James Ellington's preeminent translation of Grounding of the Metaphysics of Morals includes his new translation of Kant's essay 'On a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns', in which Kant replies to one of the standard objections to his moral theory as presented in the main text: that it requires us to tell the truth even in the face of harmful consequences.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780872201668 (087220166X)
Publish date: June 1st 1993
Publisher: Hackett
Pages no: 78
Edition language: English