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In this volume Paul Formosa sets out a novel approach to Kantian ethics as an ethics of dignity by focusing on the Formula of Humanity as a normative principle distinct from the Formula of Universal Law. By situating the Kantian conception of dignity within the wider literature on dignity, he develops an important distinction between status dignity, which all rational agents have, and achievement dignity, which all rational agents should aspire to. He then explores constructivist and realist views on the foundation of the dignity of rational agents, before developing a compelling account of who does and does not have status dignity and of what kind of achievement dignity or virtue we, as vulnerable rational agents, can and should strive for. His study will be highly valuable for those interested in Kant's ethical, moral and political philosophies.
Approaches Kantian ethics as an ethics of dignity, which will interest those who find Kant's Formula of Humanity appealing, but who reject Kant's Formula of Universal Law
Makes a clear distinction between status dignity and achievement dignity, thereby avoiding many of the conceptual confusions about dignity
Emphasises the links between dignity, perfection and vulnerability, enabling a better understanding of the neglected role played by vulnerability in Kant's thought about dignity and virtue
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In this volume Paul Formosa sets out a novel approach to Kantian ethics as an ethics of dignity by focusing on the Formula of Humanity as a normative principle distinct from the Formula of Universal Law. By situating the Kantian conception of dignity within the wider literature on dignity, he develops an important distinction between status dignity, which all rational agents have, and achievement dignity, which all rational agents should aspire to. He then explores constructivist and realist views on the foundation of the dignity of rational agents, before developing a compelling account of who does and does not have status dignity and of what kind of achievement dignity or virtue we, as vulnerable rational agents, can and should strive for. His study will be highly valuable for those interested in Kant's ethical, moral and political philosophies.
Approaches Kantian ethics as an ethics of dignity, which will interest those who find Kant's Formula of Humanity appealing, but who reject Kant's Formula of Universal Law
Makes a clear distinction between status dignity and achievement dignity, thereby avoiding many of the conceptual confusions about dignity
Emphasises the links between dignity, perfection and vulnerability, enabling a better understanding of the neglected role played by vulnerability in Kant's thought about dignity and virtue
