World, Mind, and Ethics
World, Mind, and Ethics
Essays on the Ethical Philosophy of Bernard Williams
April 1995
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Bernard Williams is one of the most influential figures in ethical theory, where he has set a considerable part of the current agenda. In this collection a distinguished international team of philosophers who have been stimulated by Williams's work give responses to it. The topics covered include equality; consistency; comparisons between science and ethics; integrity; moral reasons; the moral system; and moral knowledge. Williams himself provides a substantial reply, which shows both the directions of his own thought and also his present view of earlier work of his which has been extensively discussed for twenty years (such as that on utilitarianism). This volume will be indispensable reading for all those interested in ethical theory.
- Williams one of best-known names on CUP philosophy list
- This collection has pieces by some of the best-known philosophers writing on these themes
- Strong sales likely amongst graduates as well as well as amongst professional philosophers (anyone working seriously in ethics)
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April 1995Paperback
9780521479301
240 pages
228 × 151 × 23 mm
0.391kg
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Table of Contents
- Introduction J. E. J. Altham and Ross Harrison
- 1. The idea of equality revisited Jon Elster
- 2. Is the idea of purely internal consistency of choice bizarre? Amartya Sen
- 3. Science, ethics, and objectivity Nicholas Jardine
- 4. Fallibilism and objectivity: science and ethics Christopher Hookway
- 5. Might there be external reasons? John McDowell
- 6. Aristotle on human nature and the foundations of ethics Martha C. Nussbaum
- 7. A most peculiar institution Charles Taylor
- 8. Reflection and confidence J. E. J. Altham
- 9. The shape of a life Martin Hollis
- 10. Replies Bernard Williams
- Index.
