Kant's Anatomy of Evil

Kant infamously claimed that all human beings, without exception, are evil by nature. This collection of essays critically examines and elucidates what he must have meant by this indictment. It shows the role which evil plays in his overall philosophical project and analyses its relation to individual autonomy. Furthermore, it explores the relevance of Kant's views for understanding contemporary questions such as crimes against humanity and moral reconstruction. Leading scholars in the field engage a wide range of sources from which a distinctly Kantian theory of evil emerges, both subtle and robust, and capable of shedding light on the complex dynamics of human immorality.

Author: Sharon Anderson-Gold
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 03/06/2014
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d
ISBN13: 9781107414730
ISBN10: 1107414733
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | Modern