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Moral Feelings, Moral Reality, and Moral Progress
Moral Feelings, Moral Reality, and Moral Progress
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The volume "Gut Feelings and Moral Knowledge" by Thomas Nagel explores moral epistemology, moral realism, and the historical development of moral knowledge. It presents two closely related essays that address these topics, arguing that moral truth is based on reasons that are accessible to individuals and that only some advances in moral knowledge are discoveries of what has been true all along.
Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
This volume presents two closely related essays by Thomas Nagel: "Gut Feelings and Moral Knowledge" and "Moral Reality and Moral Progress." Both essays delve into the realm of moral epistemology, exploring our means of accessing moral truth. They also address the issue of moral realism, contending with subjectivist and reductionist accounts of morality. Furthermore, they examine the historical development of moral knowledge, recognizing that it is not static but rather evolves through time.
In the second essay, Nagel introduces an intriguing account of the historical development of moral truth. Unlike scientific truth, which is considered timeless, moral truth is not. This is because moral truth must be grounded in reasons that are accessible to the individuals to whom they apply. The accessibility of these reasons depends on historical developments, shaping the evolution of moral knowledge.
As a result, not all advancements in moral knowledge can be considered discoveries of what has always been true. Some of them represent insights gained through historical processes and cultural shifts, expanding our understanding of moral principles and values. This dynamic nature of moral knowledge highlights the importance of ongoing exploration and dialogue in the pursuit of moral understanding.
In conclusion, this volume offers insightful perspectives on moral epistemology, moral realism, and the historical development of moral knowledge. Through Nagel's thought-provoking essays, readers are encouraged to reflect on the complexities of moral judgment and the role of reason, culture, and history in shaping our moral understanding.
Weight: 174g
Dimension: 136 x 187 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197690888
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