ABSTRACT

Thorough and wide-ranging examination of the science of morals, reviving and defending the tradition of a scientific approach to ethics. Engages with recent debates on modernism and morality, demonstrating the contemporary relevance of Durkheim's ideas. This book is intended for social and political theory, philosophy of science and Durkheimian studies within sociology, philosophy and politics.

part I|115 pages

“America”

chapter Chapter One|21 pages

Developing a moral science

chapter Chapter Two|25 pages

Towards a new spirit of the laws

chapter Chapter Three|21 pages

The division of labour

chapter Chapter Four|22 pages

The organic self

chapter Chapter Five|21 pages

Modern ills and modern ideals

part II|111 pages

The kingdom and the republic

chapter Chapter Six|22 pages

Virtue ethics: duty and the good

chapter Chapter Seven|22 pages

Rational ethics: autonomy

chapter Chapter Nine|21 pages

A secular religion?

chapter Chapter Ten|21 pages

The cult of man