The Form of Practical Knowledge: A Study of the Categorical Imperative by Stephe

Description: The Form of Practical Knowledge by Stephen Engstrom Immanuel Kants claim that the categorical imperative of morality is based in practical reason has long been a source of puzzlement and doubt, even for sympathetic interpreters. Engstrom provides an illuminating new interpretation of the categorical imperative, arguing that we have exaggerated and misconceived Kants break with tradition. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Immanuel Kants claim that the categorical imperative of morality is based in practical reason has long been a source of puzzlement and doubt, even for sympathetic interpreters. Kants own explanations, which mainly concern his often-criticized formula of universal law, are laconic and obscure, leading interpreters to dismiss them in favor of less ambitious claims involving his other famous formulas. In The Form of Practical Knowledge, Stephen Engstrom provides an illuminating new interpretation of the categorical imperative, arguing that we have exaggerated and misconceived Kants break with tradition: Kant never departs from the classical conception of practical reason as a capacity for knowledge of the good. His distinctive contribution is the idea that moralitys imperatives express the form of such knowledge. By developing an account of practical knowledge that situates Kants ethics within his broader epistemology and rethinks numerous topics in his moral psychology and in his account of practical reason (including desire, intention, choice, will, as well as pleasure, happiness, and the good), Engstroms work promises to deepen and to reshape our understanding of Kantian ethics. Notes Stephen Engstrom provides a highly original interpretation of the categorical imperative as the criterion of rational knowledge and action. In focusing on the general formula and the law-of-nature variant, and trying to make them work, the book presents a welcome counterweight to currently fashionable interpretations that dismiss these formulations in favour of the second variation, commonly called the "formula of humanity." -- Jens Timmermann, University of St Andrews Author Biography Stephen Engstrom is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh. Table of Contents * Preface * Note on Citations * Introduction Part I. Willing as Practical Knowing * The Will and Practical Judgment * Fundamental Practical Judgments: The Wish for Happiness Part II. From Presuppositions of Judgment to the Idea of a Categorical Imperative * The Formal Presuppositions of Practical Judgment * Constraints on Willing Part III. Interpretation * The Categorical Imperative * Applications * Conclusion * Epilogue * Index Review Stephen Engstrom provides a highly original interpretation of the categorical imperative as the criterion of rational knowledge and action. In focusing on the general formula and the law-of-nature variant, and trying to make them work, the book presents a welcome counterweight to currently fashionable interpretations that dismiss these formulations in favour of the second variation, commonly called the "formula of humanity." -- Jens Timmermann, University of St Andrews Promotional Stephen Engstrom provides a highly original interpretation of the categorical imperative as the criterion of rational knowledge and action. In focusing on the general formula and the law-of-nature variant, and trying to make them work, the book presents a welcome counterweight to currently fashionable interpretations that dismiss these formulations in favour of the second variation, commonly called the "formula of humanity." -- Jens Timmermann, University of St Andrews Review Quote Stephen Engstrom provides a highly original interpretation of the categorical imperative as the criterion of rational knowledge and action. In focusing on the general formula and the law-of-nature variant, and trying to make them work, the book presents a welcome counterweight to currently fashionable interpretations that dismiss these formulations in favour of the second variation, commonly called the "formula of humanity." Details ISBN067403287X Short Title FORM OF PRAC KNOWLEDGE Publisher Harvard University Press Language English ISBN-10 067403287X ISBN-13 9780674032873 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 170 Year 2009 Imprint Harvard University Press Subtitle A Study of the Categorical Imperative Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2009-04-01 AU Release Date 2009-04-01 NZ Release Date 2009-04-01 US Release Date 2009-04-01 Pages 278 Publication Date 2009-04-01 Audience Further / Higher Education Author Stephen Engstrom We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23192700;

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