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Unselfishness
The Role of the Vicarious Affects in Moral Philosophy and Social Theory
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Unselfishness
The Role of the Vicarious Affects in Moral Philosophy and Social Theory
About this book
In Unselfishness, Nicholas Rescher criticizes the stance of many contemporary moral philosophers and social theorists-that rationality conflicts with morality, and instead defends the position of historical thinkers who believed that the worth of altruism is irreducible and that its rationalization does not require recourse to prudential self-interest. To support his position, Rescher provides detailed examples, and a theoretical critique of utilitarian morality.
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Ethics & Moral PhilosophyTable of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. The Vicarious Affects and the Modalities of Unselfishness
- 2. The Workings of the Vicarious
- 3. Rationality and the "Prisoner's Dilemma"
- 4. Conflict Situations and the Social Point of View
- 5. Vicarious Affects and the Critique of Utlilaterianism
- 6. The Social Rationale of Benvolence
- Bibliography
- Name Index
- Subject Index