Practical conflicts : new philosophical essays
In this collection a distinguished roster of philosophers analyse the diverse forms of practical conflict. Their aim is to establish an understanding of the sources of these conflicts, investigate their challenge to an adequate conception of practical reasoning, and to assess the degree to which that challenge can be met.
Aufsatzsammlung
vii, 344 pages ; 24 cm
9780521812719, 9780521012102, 0521812712, 0521012104
52920606
Varieties of practical conflict and the scope of practical reason / Peter Baumann and Monika Betzler
Willing the law / J. David Velleman
The myth of egoism / Christine M. Korsgaard
Thinking about conflicts of desire / Henry S. Richardson
Putting together morality and well-being / Ruth Chang
The second worst in practical conflict / Isaac Levi
Personal practical conflicts / Joseph Raz
Sources of practical conflicts and reasons for regret / Monika Betzler
Conflicting values and conflicting virtues / Nicholas White
Involvement and detachment: a paradox of practical reason / Peter Baumann
Outcomes of internal conflicts in the sphere of Akrasia and self-control / Alfred R. Mele
Are there insolvable moral conflicts? / Peter Schaber
Moral dilemmas of transitional justice / Jon Elster
Do conflicts make us free? / Barbara Guckes