Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy

What's Wrong with Moralism?

Name: What's Wrong with Moralism?
Author: C. A. J. Coady
ISBN: 9781405149488

by C. A. J. Coady (Editor), C. A. Coady (Editor), C. a. Coady

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Synopsis

This thought-provoking book examines exactly what people mean when they accuse others of being “moralistic”.

Written by an international team of philosophers

Analyses what the “vice” of moralism might be and contrasts this with a genuine concern for morality

Contributors draw upon literary sources, philosophical theories and political theory

Helps readers to appreciate the role that morality really plays in our judgements and decisions

About the Author, C. A. J. Coady

Professor C.A.J. (Tony) Coady is Professorial Fellow in Applied Philosophy in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne and a Visiting Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Oxford.