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OverviewKant was a keen psychological observer and theorist of the forms, mechanisms and sources of self-deception. In this Element, the author discusses the role of rationalizing/Vernünfteln for Kant's moral psychology, normative ethics and philosophical methodology. By drawing on the full breadth of examples of rationalizing Kant discusses, the author shows how rationalizing can extend to general features of morality and corrupt rational agents thoroughly (albeit not completely and not irreversibly). Furthermore, the author explains the often-overlooked roles common human reason, empirical practical reason and even pure practical reason play for rationalizing. Kant is aware that rationality is a double-edged sword; reason is the source of morality and of our dignity, but it also enables us to seemingly justify moral transgressions to ourselves, and it creates an interest in this justification in the first place. Finally, this Element discusses whether Kant's ethical theory itself can be criticised as a product of rationalizing. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin Sticker (University of Bristol)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.131kg ISBN: 9781108714426ISBN 10: 1108714420 Pages: 75 Publication Date: 20 January 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback 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. Rationalizing in Context; 3. Rationalizing and the Natural Dialectic; 4. The Cunning of (Empirical Practical) Reason; 5. Apparent Justifications, Ideology, and Uncritical Philosophy; 6. Whose Rationalizing?; Abbreviations; References.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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