Kant's Theory of Conscience

Explains Kant's theory of conscience through examination of key texts, deploying that theory to engage in recent philosophical debates.

Samuel Kahn (Author)

9781108717359, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 6 May 2021

75 pages
22.8 x 15.2 x 0.4 cm, 0.118 kg

The main body of this Element, about Kant's theory of conscience, is divided into two sections. The first focuses on exegesis of Kant's ethics. One of the overarching theses of this section of the Element is that, although many of Kant's claims about conscience are prima facie inconsistent, a close examination of context generally can dissolve apparent contradictions. The second section of the Element focuses on philosophical issues in Kantian ethics. One of the overarching theses of this section of the Element is that many positions traditionally associated with Kantian ethics, including the denial of moral luck, the nonaccidental rightness condition, and the guise of the objectively good, are at variance with Kant's ethics.

1. Introduction
2. Kant's ethics
3. Kantian ethics
4. Conclusion
Bibliography.

Subject Areas: Ethics & moral philosophy [HPQ], Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900 [HPCD], Philosophy [HP]