Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons

By Benedict Smith

Book Overview

Particularism and the Space of Moral Reasons critically assesses the startling idea that our moral reasoning does not need to use moral principles. If we don't have principles, how do we work out what to do? This book examines 'moral particularism', a controversial idea at the forefront of contemporary moral theory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349362697
• ISBN13: 9781349362691
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"