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Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals: A Commentary
Oxford, GB: Oxford University Press (2011)
Abstract
Henry E. Allison presents a comprehensive commentary on Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals . Allison pays special attention to the structure of the work and its historical and intellectual context. He argues that, despite its relative brevity, the Groundwork is the single most important work in modern moral philosophyCall number
B2766.Z7.A45 2011
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9780199691531 0199691541 9780199691548 0199691533 9780191731808
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Introduction
The Introduction emphasizes the importance of the principle of autonomy and describes the structure of both Kant’s work and the commentary on it. It notes that the Groundwork has two tasks: to search for and to establish the supreme principle of morality. Its first two parts are devoted to... see more
The Nature of and Need for a Metaphysic of Morals: An Analysis of the Preface of GMS
This chapter analyzes the Preface of the Groundwork. Its main focus is on Kant’s argument for the necessity of a metaphysics of morals, that is, an a priori moral philosophy. Kant claims that such a metaphysics is necessary for both moral theory and practice. The former stems from the assu... see more
Universal Practical Philosophy and Popular Moral Philosophy
This chapter examines two major challenges to Kant’s project of providing the foundation for a future metaphysics of morals: the Wolffian universal practical philosophy and the popular moral philosophy associated primarily with Garve. It argues that Kant’s concern with the former was that ... see more
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