Social Humanism: A New Metaphysics: 18 (Routledge Studies in Ethics and Moral Theory) - Hardcover

Book 12 of 83: Routledge Studies in Ethics and Moral Theory

Ellis, Brian

 
9780415535618: Social Humanism: A New Metaphysics: 18 (Routledge Studies in Ethics and Moral Theory)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415535611 ISBN 13: 9780415535618
Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

In this book, Ellis argues that moral and political objectives are not independent of one other, and so must be pursued in tandem. Social humanism is a moral and political philosophy that does just this. As a political philosophy, it justifies the implementation and maintenance of many of the characteristic social policies of welfare states. As a moral philosophy, it provides the foundation required for most human rights legislation.

To this end, Ellis elaborates on the theory of social humanism and the need to reconsider the metaphysical foundations of morals. He develops the theory of social idealism as a meta-theory for both morals and social policy, exploring the global consequences of this new approach.

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About the Author

Brian Ellis is Professor Emeritus of philosophy at La Trobe University, Australia.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415535611
ISBN 13 
9780415535618
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
240

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