Moral Responsibility An Introduction
Moral Responsibility: An Introduction by Matthew Talbert, published by John Wiley & Sons on January 19, 2016, is a 192-page exploration of the complexities surrounding moral accountability. This book delves into fundamental questions about moral responsibility, such as the nature of free will, the implications of unforeseen consequences, and the fairness of blaming individuals for their actions based on their beliefs.
Readers will find a thorough examination of how our actions relate to our identities and the conditions under which we can be praised or blamed. Talbert addresses significant topics in philosophy, ethics, and moral psychology, making this work a valuable resource for students and researchers alike. The text aims to clarify the relationships between actions and moral responsibility, offering insights into how we understand accountability in various contexts.
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Most people would agree that a small child, or a cognitively impaired adult, is less responsible for their actions, good or bad, than an unimpaired adult. But how do we explain that difference, and how far can anyone be praised or blamed for what they have done?
In this fascinating introduction, Matthew Talbert explores some of the key questions shaping current debates about moral responsibility, including: What is free will, and is it required for moral responsibility? Are we responsible for the unforeseen consequences of our actions? Is it fair to blame people for doing what they believe is right? And are psychopaths open to blame?
As Talbert argues, we are morally responsible for our actions when they are related to us in particular ways: when our actions express our true selves, for example, or when we exercise certain kinds of control over them. It is because we bear these relationships to our actions that we are open to praise and blame.
Moral Responsibility will be an important resource for students and researchers in ethics, moral psychology, and philosophy of agency and of great interest to all those wishing to understand an important aspect of our moral practices.
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