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The theory of action underlying Immanuel Kant's ethical theory is the subject of this book. What 'maxims' are, and how we act on maxims, are explained here in light of both the historical context of Kant's thought, and his classroom lectures on psychology and ethics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McCarty, Richard
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Subjects:
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804.
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804
Act (Philosophy)
Agent (Philosophy)
Ethics.
Ethics
Action (Philosophie)
Morale.
ethics (philosophy)
PHILOSOPHY > Movements > Humanism.
Ethiek.
Handelingstheorie.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The theory of action underlying Immanuel Kant's ethical theory is the subject of this book. What 'maxims' are, and how we act on maxims, are explained here in light of both the historical context of Kant's thought, and his classroom lectures on psychology and ethics.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiv, 250 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-245) and index.
ISBN:9780191570070
0191570079
9780191721465
0191721468