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 | | Respect, Pluralism, and Justice: Kantian Perspectives by Thomas E. Hill ISBN-10: 9780198238355 ISBN-10: 0-19-823835-5 ISBN-13: 9780198238355 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-823835-5 Hardcover 2000-06-29 Oxford University Press, USA Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description Respect, Pluralism, and Justice is a series of essays which sketch a broadly Kantian framework for moral deliberation, and then use it to address important social and political issues. What does it mean to respect humanity in a diverse world? Must respect be earned, and can it be forfeited? How, and why, should the state punish law-breakers? When, if ever, is political violence justified? How far are we responsible for the consequences of our misdeeds? How can liberals justify coercive state power in a world of diverse moral and religious beliefs? How far can we rely on conscience when it conflicts with authority? Although critical of Kant's extreme position on particular issues, Hill suggests ways to develop a Kantian approach that would emphasize the need for mutually respectful dialogue, appreciation of diversity, and sensitivity to particular contexts. In this lucid exploratory work Hill integrates the theoretical and the practical, allowing each to illuminate the other. He not only develops and extends Kantian ethical theory, but shows the role that it can play in our society. | ||
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Excellent essays This is an excellent collection of essays. Hill covers many aspects of Kant's moral and political theory, from basic meta-ethical issues such as monism versus pluralism, normative ethical issues such as the role of respect, and issues in political and legal philosophy such as the right to rebel and the justification of punishment. All of the essays are clearly written and enjoyable to read. I thought that the essays on punishment and respect were especially useful and interesting. Those interested in Rawls's political thought and its relationship to Kant will also find the article on stability in Political Liberalism useful and interesting. Though this is a collection of essays and not a "real" book, the essays all fit well together and there is not very much of the sort of over-lap that can become annoying in many such volumes. This is probably not a good volume to start with for someone coming to Kant for the first time since Hill assumes at least a basic familiarity with Kant's arguments and positions, but one doesn't need be an expert, either, to profit and enjoy the essays. Additionally, the book is more of a working-out of Kantian views than a textual study of Kant. This, to my mind, is a plus, but should be noted by a potential reader. | ||