The Modern Guise of the Good

The first-ever collection dedicated to the guise of the good in early modern and later Western philosophy, featuring original contributions by some of the finest scholars. It spans three centuries from Thomas Hobbes to Henry Sidgwick and shows how the idea was understood, revised, and attacked by philosophers such as Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, J.S. Mill, and Sidgwick.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 05 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is the first-ever collection dedicated to exploring the concept of the good in early modern and later Western philosophy. Spanning three centuries, from the renowned Thomas Hobbes to the esteemed Henry Sidgwick, it features original contributions from some of the foremost scholars in the field.

The idea that we can only desire or pursue something under the guise of the good has been a central theme in Western philosophy for centuries. However, it may seem to have lost some of its prominence in the early modern and later periods. The contributions to this volume, however, prove that this is not the case. Each of the eight chapters delves into how philosophers such as Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Leibniz, Hume, Kant, J.S. Mill, and Sidgwick understood, revised, defended, and attacked the concept of the good.

In some instances, the volume offers the first-ever dedicated treatment of an author's perspective on the guise of the good. In other cases, it presents exciting new perspectives on ongoing scholarly debates. Given the recent resurgence of interest in the guise of the good as a topic of contemporary discussion, The Modern Guise of the Good will appeal not only to historians of philosophy but also to philosophers working at the intersection of ethics, philosophy of mind, and action.

This book was originally published as a special issue of Philosophical Explorations, a renowned journal in the field of philosophy. The editors of the volume have done an exceptional job in bringing together a diverse range of perspectives and ensuring that the chapters are accessible to both scholars and non-specialists.

In conclusion, The Modern Guise of the Good is a must-read for anyone interested in the history, philosophy, and implications of the concept of the good. It is a testament to the enduring relevance of this topic and the depth of scholarship that exists in the field.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032624402