Moral Responsibility beyond Our Fingertips: Collective Responsibility, Leaders, and Attributionism

Eugene Schlossberger argues that moral agents are responsible for their worldviews and the acts, events, and circumstances that occasion a judgment of responsibility, such as the behavior of others they enabled. He addresses the responsibility of psychopaths, the nature of beliefs and desires, social convergence theory, twelve forms of subjectivity, queerness and moral internalism, the beneficiary pays principle, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Eugene Schlossberger's book "Collective Responsibility, Leadership, and Attributionism: Responsibility Beyond Our Control" explores the concept of moral responsibility and agency, applying it to various contemporary issues. He argues for the attributionist account, which holds that moral agents are responsible for their worldviews and the acts, events, and circumstances that result from them. Agents can be responsible for actions beyond their control, such as the behavior of others they enable, which reveals something about their worldviews.

The book addresses a wide range of topics, including the responsibility of leaders for their followers' actions, collective responsibility, addiction, and responsibility for what we would have done. It also discusses the nature of beliefs and desires, social convergence theory, twelve forms of subjectivity, queerness and moral internalism, the beneficiary pays principle, and much more. The result is a comprehensive picture of agency and responsibility that challenges traditional views of moral responsibility.

Schlossberger's book is relevant to contemporary concerns about leadership, social justice, and the nature of moral responsibility. It provides a framework for understanding how individuals and groups can be held responsible for their actions and the consequences of those actions. It also raises important questions about the role of beliefs, desires, and social structures in shaping moral behavior.

Overall, "Collective Responsibility, Leadership, and Attributionism: Responsibility Beyond Our Control" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a new perspective on moral responsibility and agency. It is a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of moral behavior and the challenges of holding individuals and groups accountable for their actions.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 237 x 160 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793633576