ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1961, this book defines the specific traits and describes the concrete qualities of moral action. It denotes the boundaries and discusses the conflicts which arise between the aims of moral goodness and those of pure religiosity, personal and historic grandeur and creative excellence. The theories of theologians like Barth and Brunner among others, and the maximalist theories of Nietzsche and his disciples and certain existentialists are contrasted with Kant’s essay on pure ethics.

chapter Chapter One|22 pages

On the Nature of ‘Good’

The Non-Naturalist View Of Ethics

chapter Chapter Two|35 pages

On Desires and Values

The Naturalist View of Ethics

chapter Chapter Three|37 pages

On the ‘GOOD’ and the ‘RIGHT’

The Pluralist View Of Ethics

chapter Chapter Four|35 pages

On Kantian Ethics: I

The central notions and their Background

chapter Chapter Five|40 pages

On Kant Ian Ethics: II

The Central Argument and its A-Rational Source

chapter Chapter Six|27 pages

On the Sources of ‘Right’

chapter Chapter Seven|25 pages

On the Nature of ‘Right’ and the Face of Rectitude

And The Face Of Rectitude

chapter Chapter Eight|31 pages

On Moral and Other Forms of Choice 1

chapter Chapter Nine|14 pages

The Price of Morals