Ethics, Practical Reasoning, Agency: Wilfrid Sellars's Practical Philosophy

This volume is the first dedicated to Wilfrid Sellars' practical philosophy, exploring his ethical theory, practical reasoning, and intentional agency. It demonstrates how Sellars' practical philosophy contributes to contemporary debates on moral thought, group agency, and expressivist approaches.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Wilfrid Sellars, a prominent philosopher, dedicated his intellectual pursuits to exploring the realm of practical philosophy. In this groundbreaking volume, he presents the first comprehensive exploration of his ethical theory, practical reasoning, and intentional agency. While much of the scholarly attention has been directed toward Sellars' epistemology, metaphysics, and philosophy of language and mind, Sellars himself regarded his practical philosophy as the core of his overarching project. This volume seeks to rectify the neglect of Sellars' practical philosophy by presenting a collection of original essays by esteemed Sellars scholars. These essays delve into various aspects of Sellars' thought, shedding light on his ethical theory, practical reasoning, and intentional agency.

The chapters in this volume are organized into thematic sections, each addressing key aspects of Sellars' practical philosophy. The first section explores Sellars' theory of we-intentions, which has profound implications for contemporary debates on collective intentionality. The second section examines Sellars' naturalism and the manifest image, exploring how his philosophical framework contributes to our understanding of the natural world and human perception. The third section examines Sellars' moral point of view, exploring how his ethical framework informs our understanding of moral values and moral reasoning.

Together, these chapters demonstrate the significant contributions of Sellars' practical philosophy to contemporary philosophy. They engage in important debates surrounding expressivist approaches to moral thought, group agency in the collective intentionality literature, and the nature of rational agency. This volume will appeal to scholars and advanced students interested in Wilfrid Sellars, American philosophy, and ethics. By delving into the neglected realm of Sellars' practical philosophy, this volume offers valuable insights into his thought and its relevance to contemporary philosophical discussions.

Weight: 485g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032301440