Moral Obligation: Volume 27, Part 2

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Moral Obligation: Volume 27, Part 2
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Ellen Frankel Paul
Edited by Fred D. Miller, Jr
Edited by Jeffrey Paul
SeriesSocial Philosophy and Policy
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:345
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
Social and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780521168960
ClassificationsDewey:170
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 16 July 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The notion of obligation of what an agent owes to himself, to others, or to society generally occupies a central place in morality. But what are the sources of our moral obligations and what are their limits? To what extent do obligations vary in their stringency and severity, and does it make sense to talk about imperfect obligations, that is, obligations that leave the individual with a broad range of freedom to determine how and when to fulfil them? The twelve essays in this volume address these and other questions and explore related issues. Some of them discuss broad theoretical questions, some essays look at moral reasons for action. Others discuss specific moral obligations or the tensions that may exist between our obligations and our other concerns.