The Ethical Philosophy of Bernard Williams

A succinct introduction specifically dedicated to Bernard Williams's ethical philosophy.

Alan Thomas (Author)

9781009507219, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 21 November 2024

84 pages
23.5 x 15.9 x 1.2 cm, 0.27 kg

This Element surveys the main claims of Bernard Williams's ethical philosophy. Topics include ethical scepticism, virtue, reasons for action, the critique of the Morality System, moral realism and the nature of theorising in ethics.

Introduction
1. The Question of Foundations
2. Impartiality and the De-centering of Character
3. Morality, Voluntariness and Luck
4. The Scientific and the Ethical
5. Anti-Theory
Abbreviations of Book Titles.

Subject Areas: Ethics & moral philosophy [HPQ]