Publisher's Synopsis
The Metaphysical Elements Of Ethics is a philosophical treatise written by Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential and prominent philosophers of the Enlightenment era. The book is a critical exploration of the fundamental principles of ethics, focusing on the metaphysical nature of morality and the ultimate source of moral obligations.Kant argues that morality is grounded in reason and that moral principles are universal and necessary, independent of individual preferences and cultural norms. He maintains that the ultimate source of moral obligations lies in the rational nature of human beings, rather than in any external authority or divine command.The book is divided into three main parts: the first part explores the concept of the good will and the moral law, the second part discusses the nature of duty and the categorical imperative, and the third part examines the role of virtue and the idea of the highest good.Throughout the book, Kant emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in ethical decision-making, and he argues that moral principles must be grounded in a rational understanding of the nature of human beings and the world around us.The Metaphysical Elements Of Ethics is a seminal work in the history of philosophy and a foundational text in the field of ethics. It continues to be widely studied and debated by philosophers and scholars today, and its ideas have had a profound impact on the development of modern ethical theory.These are such moral qualities as, when a man does not possess them, he is not bound to acquire them. They are: the moral feeling, conscience, love of one's neighbour, and respect for ourselves (self-esteem). There is no obligation to have these, since they are subjective conditions of susceptibility for the notion of duty, not objective conditions of morality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
