Sacrifice and Moral Philosophy

This book aims to foster a more explicit and direct discussion of the concept of sacrifice and its importance in moral philosophy, particularly in relation to key debates such as moral theory and political and theological issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The aim of this book is to foster a more explicit and direct discussion of the concept of sacrifice and its importance in moral philosophy. Acts of self-sacrifice hold a special place in our moral lives, and we admire and celebrate those who give up their lives for the benefit of others. Despite the significant role that sacrifice plays in our moral thinking, moral philosophers have paid surprisingly little attention to the nature of sacrifice. This lack of attention is particularly significant given that sacrifice also plays a crucial role in several key debates in moral philosophy.

The chapters in this volume make an important contribution to our understanding of sacrifice in three key areas. The first part of the book investigates the nature of sacrifice. The next group of chapters explores the role of sacrifice in moral philosophy. Three of these chapters examine the role of sacrifice in our moral lives generally, while two investigate the role of sacrifice in relation to particular moral theories. The final two chapters investigate the value of sacrifice in relation to political and theological issues.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Philosophical Studies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367508616