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Hardback. Reason and Morals shows that the revolution in philosophy is sufficiently important to merit explanation and acceptance far outside its academic confines. BIC Classification: HP. Weight in Grams: 319. "1Kg - Original cloth. Good copy in dulled dw. Edges water stained, but not affecting the text. Includes bibliography. 187 p. ".
Originally written and published in 1961, Reason and Morals suggests that although analytical philosophers of the time declined to offer moral guidance, Mr Wilson is concerned that the interested layman should not turn away from them disappointed and argues that much practical knowledge can be derived from a study of their work and an extension of their techniques. Philosophy can help us think and act more reasonably in moral contexts, and the author shows that much of the confusion which besets moral argument arises from a misunderstanding of the nature of morality itself. This book shares with Mr Wilson's Language ... Read more
Originally written and published in 1961, Reason and Morals suggests that although analytical philosophers of the time declined to offer moral guidance, Mr Wilson is concerned that the interested layman should not turn away from them disappointed and argues that much practical knowledge can be derived from a study of their work and an extension of their techniques. Philosophy can help us think and act more reasonably in moral contexts, and the author shows that much of the confusion which besets moral argument arises from a misunderstanding of the nature of morality itself. This book shares with Mr Wilson's Language ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1961
Publisher
Cambridge University Press Dublin, Ireland
Language
English
Condition
Used, Good
Dustjacket
Yes
Dustjacket Condition
GOOD
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521068239
SKU
KEX0075048
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Ref
99-1
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