Grounding for the metaphysics of morals ; with, On a supposed right to lie because of philanthropic concerns /
Immanuel Kant ; translated by James W. Ellington.
Description
- Language(s)
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English
- Published
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Indianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., c1993.
- Edition
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3rd ed.
- Summary
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This expanded edition of James Ellington's preeminent translation includes Ellington's new translation of Kant's essay Of a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns in which Kant replies to one of the standard objections to his moral theory as presented in the main text: that it requires us to tell the truth even in the face of disastrous consequences.
- Note
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Translation of: Grundlegung zur Metaphysik der Sitten; and of: Über ein vermeintes Recht aus Menschenliebe zu lügen.
- Physical Description
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xiv, 78 p. ;
24 cm.
- ISBN
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087220166X (pbk. : alk. paper) :
0872201678 :
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