Kant on Self-Control
Kant on Self-Control by Marijana Vujošević, published by Cambridge University Press on June 20, 2024, is a concise exploration of Kant’s views on self-control within his moral philosophy. This 72-page work delves into the various terms Kant employs, such as ‘autocracy’ and ‘inner freedom,’ to articulate the concept of moral self-control. The book presents a detailed interpretation of how self-control functions as an ability to transcend immediate sensory impressions, emphasizing its significance in Kant’s ethical framework.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the dual aspects of self-control that Kant identifies, which relate to both the realization of various ends and the establishment of moral ends. This examination highlights the interconnectedness of self-control with the adoption of virtuous maxims and the setting of ethical goals. By addressing these themes, the book elucidates why self-control is pivotal to Kant’s understanding of virtue, offering insights into his discussions on moral strength and weakness.
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This Element considers Kant’s conception of self-control and the role it plays in his moral philosophy. It offers a detailed interpretation of the different terms used by Kant to explain the phenomenon of moral self-control, such as ‘autocracy’ and ‘inner freedom’. Following Kant’s own suggestions, the proposed reading examines the Kantian capacity for self-control as an ability to ‘abstract from’ various sensible impressions by looking beyond their influence on the mind. This analysis shows that Kant’s conception of moral self-control involves two intimately related levels, which need not meet the same criteria. One level is associated with realizing various ends, the other with setting moral ends. The proposed view most effectively accommodates self-control’s role in the adoption of virtuous maxims and ethical end-setting. It explains why self-control is central to Kant’s conception of virtue and sheds new light on his discussions of moral strength and moral weakness.
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