The Reality of Social Groups
by
Paul Sheehy
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1138264873
ISBN-13
9781138264878
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 15th, 2016
Print length
238 Pages
Weight
453 grams
Product Classification:
PhilosophySociology
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Examining the ontological nature of social groups and the way in which groups should be regarded within moral deliberation, this book makes an original contribution to the field of social philosophy. Sheehy argues for an ontological realism about groups, defending the thesis that groups are composite material particulars, ontologically on a par with individuals and capable of figuring in their own right in descriptions and explanations.
Examining the ontological nature of social groups and the way in which groups should be regarded within moral deliberation this book makes an original contribution to the field of social philosophy. It tackles the fundamental metaphysical question that has either been ignored or unsatisfactorily addressed: ’what kind of thing is a social group?’ Sheehy argues for an ontological realism about groups, defending the thesis that groups are composite material particulars, ontologically on a par with individuals and capable of figuring in their own right in descriptions and explanations. He then goes on to discuss the practical and moral question of whether groups can be regarded as the bearers of moral status, rights and moral judgements.
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