Political Morality of the Late Scholastics: Civic Life, War and Conscience

The Late Scholastics discussed moral questions related to political life in times of peace and war, such as bribery, tax evasion, artists' duties, unjust wars, and surrendering innocents. This book is the first to provide an in-depth treatment of the dynamic and controversial nature of late scholastic applied moral thinking, demonstrating its richness and diversity.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 08 April 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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The Late Scholastics, flourishing in Europe during the Baroque and Early Modern periods, delved into a wide array of moral dilemmas concerning political life in both peaceful and war-ridden times. Among these pressing questions were: Is it ever acceptable to bribe voters? Can tax evasion be morally justified? What are the ethical responsibilities of artists? Is it permissible to engage in a war one deems unjust? Should we surrender innocent individuals to the enemy if it is deemed necessary to safeguard the state? These profound inquiries remain as relevant for philosophers and politicians today as they did for the late scholastic thinkers of centuries past. In order to provide a comprehensive exploration of this dynamic and contentious field of applied moral thought, this book endeavors to bring forth the perspectives and arguments of numerous authors, many of whom are lesser-known or entirely forgotten. By doing so, it aims to showcase the richness and diversity of late scholastic applied moral thinking, demonstrating its enduring significance and relevance in contemporary discourse.

The Late Scholastics, flourishing in Europe during the Baroque and Early Modern periods, delved into a wide array of moral dilemmas concerning political life in both peaceful and war-ridden times. Among these pressing questions were: Is it ever acceptable to bribe voters? Can tax evasion be morally justified? What are the ethical responsibilities of artists? Is it permissible to engage in a war one deems unjust? Should we surrender innocent individuals to the enemy if it is deemed necessary to safeguard the state? These profound inquiries remain as relevant for philosophers and politicians today as they did for the late scholastic thinkers of centuries past. In order to provide a comprehensive exploration of this dynamic and contentious field of applied moral thought, this book endeavors to bring forth the perspectives and arguments of numerous authors, many of whom are lesser-known or entirely forgotten. By doing so, it aims to showcase the richness and diversity of late scholastic applied moral thinking, demonstrating its enduring significance and relevance in contemporary discourse.

\n Weight: 370g\n
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781108716697\n \n