Thomas Reid and the Defence of Duty
by
James Foster
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Edinburgh Studies in Scottish Philosophy
ISBN-10
1474455352
ISBN-13
9781474455350
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Imprint
Edinburgh University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 31st, 2025
Print length
224 Pages
Weight
354 grams
Dimensions
15.60 x 23.60 x 1.90 cms
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Brings Thomas Reid into conversation with contemporary moral philosophy.
Is morality a subjective matter, dependent on our desires and interests, or are there objective moral truths? And if the latter, can we explain the objectivity of morality without appeal to metaphysics, a robust teleology or divine command?This book argues that we find just such an account of moral objectivity in Thomas Reid’s Defence of Duty. To make this case, the book provides an explanation of Reid’s way of philosophy and his reasons for rejecting moral subjectivism; presents Reid’s account of the concept, perception, and motivational force of duty; and responds to contemporary challenges of moral subjectivism and moral pessimism from the perspective of his moral philosophy. Further, this book argues that if Reid is correct, then there is an urgent need to reform current pedagogical practice and return to the teaching of practical ethics.
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