Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals

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Pub. Date: 2003-04-03
Publisher(s): Oxford University Press
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Summary

In this classic text, Kant sets out to articulate and defend the Categorical Imperative - the fundamental principle that underlies moral reasoning - and to lay the foundation for a comprehensive account of justice and human virtues. This new edition and translation of Kant's work is designed especially for students. An extensive and comprehensive introduction explains the central concepts of Groundwork and looks at Kant's main lines of argument. Detailed notes aim to clarify Kant's thoughts and to correct some common misunderstandings of his doctrines.

Author Biography


Thomas E. Hill Jr. is Kenan Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has also taught at the University of California at Los Angeles and has held visiting appointments at Stanford University and the University of Minnesota.
He has written widely on ethics and political philosophy. Books published previously include 'Human Welfare and Moral Worth' (2002), 'Respect, Pluralism and Justice: Kantian Perspectives' (2000) and 'Dignity and Practical Reason in Kant's Moral Theory' (1992). Arnulf Zweig currently teaches at Baruch College, City University of New York. He is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Oregon and has held visiting appointments at Harvard and M.I.T.

He is the editor and translator of Kant's correspondence and has published articles in the philosophy of law, ethics and the history of philosophy. Books published previously include 'Kant: Correspondence' (1999) and Kant: Philosophical Correspondence, 1759-1799 (1967, 1970).

Table of Contents

PART 1: INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL
How to Use this Book
3(3)
Abbreviations for Kant's Works
6(2)
A Sketch of Kant's Life
8(11)
Editors' Introduction: Some Main Themes of the Groundwork
19(90)
Background and Preface
19(4)
Themes From Chapter One
23(17)
Themes From Chapter Two
40(53)
Themes From Chapter Three
93(16)
Analysis of Arguments
109(70)
Preface
109(2)
Chapter One
111(4)
Chapter Two
115(15)
Chapter Three
130(14)
Notes
144(35)
Supplementary Reading
179(10)
PART 2: THE TEXT GROUNDWORK FOR THE METAPHYSICS OF MORALS
Preface
189(6)
Passage from the Common Rational Knowledge of Morality to the Philosophical
195(13)
Transition from Popular Moral Philosophy to a Metaphysics of Morals
208(38)
Final Step from a Metaphysics of Morals to a Critique of Pure Practical Reason
246(37)
Editorial Notes on the Text
262(21)
PART 3: REFERENCE MATERIAL
Bibliography of Works Cited 283(5)
Index of Proper Names 288(1)
Index of Topics 289

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