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Exploring the interplay between moral emotions and human motivation, Simon Blackburn presents a unique philosophy that addresses why we behave as we do and how we might improve. He develops a naturalistic ethics that harmonizes moral understanding with broader human experiences, challenging the notions of scepticism and relativism. By asserting that ethics can retain its authority while being grounded in our passions, Blackburn offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between morality and human nature.
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Ruling Passions, Simon Blackburn
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Ruling Passions
- Subtitle
- A Theory of Practical Reasoning
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Simon Blackburn
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 348
- ISBN13
- 9780199241392
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Exploring the interplay between moral emotions and human motivation, Simon Blackburn presents a unique philosophy that addresses why we behave as we do and how we might improve. He develops a naturalistic ethics that harmonizes moral understanding with broader human experiences, challenging the notions of scepticism and relativism. By asserting that ethics can retain its authority while being grounded in our passions, Blackburn offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between morality and human nature.