Kantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection

Paul Formosa

doi:10.1017/9781316987308

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.

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Kantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection
pp i-ii

Kantian Ethics, Dignity and Perfection - Title page
pp iii-iii

Copyright page
pp iv-iv

Contents
pp v-v

Figures
pp vi-vi

Acknowledgements
pp vii-viii

Introduction
pp 1-14

Chapter 1 - The Categorical Imperative and the Formula of Humanity
pp 15-36

Chapter 2 - Grounding Dignity
pp 37-71

Chapter 3 - Treating People with Dignity and Respect
pp 72-119

Chapter 4 - Who Has Dignity? Rational Agency and the Limits of the Formula of Humanity
pp 120-162

Chapter 5 - Achievement Dignity, Virtue and Autonomy
pp 163-205

Bibliography
pp 206-218

Index
pp 219-222

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