Moral Realism: A Defence by Russ Shafer-Landau (English) Paperback Book

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Number of Pages: 336 Pages Subject Area: Philosophy Item Length: 9.2 in Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Language: English Publication Year: 2005 Subject: Ethics & Moral Philosophy ISBN: 9780199280209 Type: Textbook Item Weight: 18 Oz Item Width: 6.1 in Item Height: 0.7 in Country of Origin: United Kingdom Book Title: Moral Realism Author: Russ Shafer-Landau Format: Perfect gtin13: 9780199280209 Publication Name: Moral Realism : a Defence ISBN-13: 9780199280209

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Moral Realism by Russ Shafer-Landau Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Moral Realism is a systematic defence of the idea that there are objective moral standards. Russ Shafer-Landau argues that there are moral principles that are true independently of what anyone, anywhere, happens to think of them. His central thesis, as well as the many novel supporting arguments used to defend it, will spark much controversy among those concerned with the foundations of ethics. Publisher Description Moral Realism is a systematic defence of the idea that there are objective moral standards. In the tradition of Plato and G. E. Moore, Russ Shafer-Landau argues that there are moral principles that are true independently of what anyone, anywhere, happens to think of them. These principles are a fundamental aspect of reality, just as much as those that govern mathematics or the natural world. They may be true regardless of our ability to grasp them, andtheir truth is not a matter of their being ratified from any ideal standpoint, nor of being the object of actual or hypothetical consensus, nor of being an expression of our rational nature.Shafer-Landau accepts Plato's and Moore's contention that moral truths are sui generis. He rejects the currently popular efforts to conceive of ethics as a kind of science, and insists that moral truths and properties occupy a distinctive area in our ontology. Unlike scientific truths, the fundamental moral principles are knowable a priori. And unlike mathematical truths, they are essentially normative: intrinsically action-guiding, and supplying a justification for all who followtheir counsel. Moral Realism is the first comprehensive treatise defending non-naturalistic moral realism in over a generation. It ranges over all of the central issues in contemporarymetaethics, and will be an important source of discussion for philosophers and their students interested in issues concerning the foundations of ethics. Details ISBN 0199280207 ISBN-13 9780199280209 Title Moral Realism Author Russ Shafer-Landau Format Paperback Year 2005 Pages 334 Publisher Oxford University Press GE_Item_ID:137010725; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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