{"product_id":"empiricism-and-ethics-paperback-9780521111621","title":"Empiricism and Ethics (Paperback) 9780521111621","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEmpiricism and Ethics\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfessor Monro presents an original view of ethics based on empiricism, which leads him to a subjectivist position about moral values.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eD. H. Monro (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521111621, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 11 June 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e248 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.4 cm, 0.32 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eProfessor Monro presents an original view of ethics based on empiricism, which leads him to a subjectivist position about moral values. He starts by examining the central problem in moral philosophy: are moral statements objectively true, or are they expressions of preference? The first view conflicts with the empiricist beliefs current in modern thought; the opposing naturalistic theory seems to lead to moral scepticism. After discussing both views, the author presents a detailed defence of the subjectivist position. In the course of his argument he gives a detailed analysis and criticism of the 'universalisability thesis', the theory that moral aspirations differ from others in being applicable to all men, and that it is this that makes them moral. He then offers an alternative account of the nature of moral attitudes. The author illustrates his explanations with straightforward analogies and examples. His clear exposition of the fundamental concepts arising in his argument makes this a book for students as well as for professional moral philosophers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePart I. The Problem: 1. Fact and value\u003cbr\u003e 2. End and means\u003cbr\u003e 3. Types of moral theory\u003cbr\u003e 4. Naturalism\u003cbr\u003e 5. Intuitionism and rationalism\u003cbr\u003e 6. Moral principles as postulates\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Defence of Naturalism: 7. The case against non-naturalism: 8. The naturalistic fallacy\u003cbr\u003e 9. Other arguments against naturalism\u003cbr\u003e 10. The defence of relativism\u003cbr\u003e 11. The authority of conscience\u003cbr\u003e Part III. What is Morality?: 12. The definition of morality\u003cbr\u003e 13. Universalization\u003cbr\u003e 14. Types of universalization\u003cbr\u003e 15. The Universalizability of rules and principles\u003cbr\u003e 16. Impartiality and consistency\u003cbr\u003e 17. Morality as over-riding\u003cbr\u003e 18. Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Philosophy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Philosophy%20%5BHP%5D%22\"\u003eHP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46006484304152,"sku":"9780521111621","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521111621i_1764a737-2c2e-44d4-8be3-05c9f181afa5.jpg?v=1691371215","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/empiricism-and-ethics-paperback-9780521111621","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}