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Kant's theory of action

by Richard McCarty

Act (Philosophy)Agent (Philosophy)EthicsKant, immanuel, 1724-1804

The theory of action underlying Immanuel Kant's ethical theory is the subject of this book. What 'maxims' are, and how we act on maxims, are explained here in light of both the historical context of Kant's thought, and his classroom lectures on psychology and ethics.

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Book data: Open Library