The Moral Life: Essays in Honour of John Cottingham

by N. Athanassoulis (Editor), S. Vice (Editor)

Overview

A collection of essays by leading philosophers on the work of John Cottingham, focussing on his work in moral philosophy, discussing themes from his contributions to the debate on partiality and impartiality, the role of the emotions in the good life and the meaning of the worthwhile life. Including a 'replies' chapter by John Cottingham.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349358250
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2008
Edition description:	1st ed. 2008
Pages:	278
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

ROGER CRISP is Uehiro Fellow and Tutor in Philosophy at St Anne's College, Oxford, UK MAXIMILIAN DE GAYNESFORD is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Reading, UK BRAD HOOKER is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading, UK MICHAEL LACEWING is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London, UK THADDEUS METZ is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Wits Centre for Ethics, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa SEIRIOL MORGAN is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Bristol, UK DAVID S. ODERBERG is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Reading, UK

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Notes on Contributors Introduction; N.Athanassoulis & S.Vice PART 1: PARTIALITY, SPIRITUALITY AND CHARACTER The Significance of the Self: Partiality and Spirituality; S.Vice Contempt and Integrity; M.de Gaynesford Self-Love, Love of Neighbour, and Impartiality; D.S.Oderberg PART 2: THE EMOTIONS AND THE GOOD LIFE Akrasia and the Emotions; N.Athanassoulis The Inner Life of the 'Dear Self'; S.Morgan What Reason Can't Do; M.Lacewing PART 3: THE MEANING OF LIFE Meaning, Morality, and Religion; R.Crisp The Meaning of Life: Subjectivism, Objectivism, and Divine Support; B.Hooker God, Morality and the Meaning of Life; T.Metz The Self, the Good Life and the Transcendent; J.Cottingham Index

Editorial Reviews

'This fine collection of essays honors the distinguished work of John Cottingham. The contributors examine critically his distinctive and thoughtful treatments of some of the most fundamental questions in ethics, such as the meaning of life, the connection between religion and ethics, the psychoanalytic approach to human motivation, and the place of emotions in ethics. Cottingham's replies defend, develop, and clarify his views. All in all, this is a most valuable exchange showing how philosophy can be done reasonably and humanistically without the mock precision and jargon that imitates scientific writings.' - John Kekes

'This is a very fine collection of essays, celebrating John Cottingham's seminal work on three major issues: the place of impartiality and partiality in ethics and in our lives; the interplay of reason and emotion; and the relation between the religious attitude and the meaning of life. The contributors engage closely with Cottingham's work, which gives a remarkable thematic unity to the book. I recommend it highly.' - Professor David McNaughton, Honorary Vice-President, British Society for Ethical Theory

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