The Definition of Morality

This collection of essays, originally published in 1970, explores the characteristics of morality, the differences between moral and political views, and the relationship between moral beliefs and religious beliefs. It also discusses the challenges of defining morality and the diverse approaches taken by contemporary philosophers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1970, this volume comprises a collection of papers that delve into the fundamental and defining aspects of morality and moral issues. It explores the distinctions between moral views, political views, moral beliefs, and religious beliefs, as well as the differences between moral judgments and aesthetic judgments. Within these chapters, there is a discussion of methodological challenges and the complex conditions that any successful definition of morality must fulfill. Collectively, these papers showcase the diverse range of approaches taken by contemporary philosophers in their exploration of morality and its related concepts.

Originally published in 1970, this volume comprises a collection of papers that delve into the fundamental and defining aspects of morality and moral issues. It explores the distinctions between moral views, political views, moral beliefs, and religious beliefs, as well as the differences between moral judgments and aesthetic judgments. Within these chapters, there is a discussion of methodological challenges and the complex conditions that any successful definition of morality must fulfill. Collectively, these papers showcase the diverse range of approaches taken by contemporary philosophers in their exploration of morality and its related concepts.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367509552