Kant claims that the fundamental principle of morality is given by pure reason itself. Many have interpreted Kant to derive this principle from a conception of pure practical reason (as opposed to merely prudential reasoning about the most effective means to empirically given ends). But Kant maintained that there is only one faculty of reason, although with both theoretical and practical applications. This Element shows how Kant attempted to derive the fundamental principle and goal of morality from the general principles of reason as such, defined by the principles of non-contradiction and sufficient reason and the ideal of systematicity.
By:
Paul Guyer (Brown University Rhode Island) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 230mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 190g ISBN:9781108438810 ISBN 10: 1108438814 Series:Elements in the Philosophy of Immanuel Kant Pages: 88 Publication Date:25 July 2019 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active