Beyond Duty presents a new collection of essays on Kantian moral
theory and practical ethics from a distinguished philosopher known
for making Kantian ethics accessible and relevant to contemporary
problems. With a new emphasis on ideals beyond the strictest
requirements of moral duty, Thomas E. Hill, Jr. expands the core
aspects of Kantian ethics and offers a broader perspective on
familiar moral problems. Some essays explain Kantian concepts,
while others review work of leading contemporary philosophers or
raise challenging ethical questions for more general audiences.
Crucially, Hill develops an ethical ideal of appreciation of people
and their lives. Distinguished from both respect and beneficence,
this has important implications about how we should think about
close personal relationships, such as friendships, families, and
relationships with people with disabilities. Part I focuses on
Kantian moral theory. Topics include the structure of Kant's
argument in the Groundwork; his idea of imperfect duties to
oneself; autonomy; and human dignity. Rawls' constructivism is
defended against O'Neill's objections, and Kantian ethics defended
against the charge of utopian thinking. Part II focuses on
practical ethics, including the ethics of suicide; philanthropy;
conscientious objection; and tragic choices when it seems that
every alternative offends against human dignity. An essay on moral
education contrasts Kantian and Rawlsian perspectives; another
traces the role of self-respect in Rawls' theory of justice and
contrasts a Kantian conception. The volume concludes with two
essays that develop and illustrate the ideal of appreciation.
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