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OverviewThis Element considers Kant's conception of self-control and the role it plays in his moral philosophy. It offers a detailed interpretation of the different terms used by Kant to explain the phenomenon of moral self-control, such as 'autocracy' and 'inner freedom'. Following Kant's own suggestions, the proposed reading examines the Kantian capacity for self-control as an ability to 'abstract from' various sensible impressions by looking beyond their influence on the mind. This analysis shows that Kant's conception of moral self-control involves two intimately related levels, which need not meet the same criteria. One level is associated with realizing various ends, the other with setting moral ends. The proposed view most effectively accommodates self-control's role in the adoption of virtuous maxims and ethical end-setting. It explains why self-control is central to Kant's conception of virtue and sheds new light on his discussions of moral strength and moral weakness. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marijana Vujošević (Universiteit Leiden and Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, The Netherlands)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Weight: 0.227kg ISBN: 9781009486767ISBN 10: 1009486764 Pages: 72 Publication Date: 20 June 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Self-Control through the Lens of 'Autocracy'; 3. Self-Control as Abstraction and Inner Freedom; 4. A Twofold Account of Moral Strength; 5. Moral Weakness: The Other Side of the Coin; 6. Concluding Remarks; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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