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Ruling Passions: A Theory of Practical Reasoning
Blackburn, Simon (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge (from January 2001))
Ruling Passions: A Theory of Practical Reasoning
Blackburn, Simon (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge (from January 2001))
The author posits a philosophy of human motivation and morality in which he maintains that we cannot get clear about ethics until we get clear about human nature. He seeks the answers in an exploration of guilt, shame and other moral emotions, and draws on game theory and cognitive science
348 pages, bibliography, index
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 30, 2000 |
ISBN13 | 9780199241392 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 348 |
Dimensions | 159 × 236 × 24 mm · 506 g |
Language | English |