Kant's Doctrine of Virtue [Paperback]

Immanuel Kant's final publication in ethics wasThe Doctrine of Virtue, Part II of the 1797The Metaphysics of Morals. This text presents Kant's normative ethical theory. This guide is meant to be read alongside Kant's text, combining accessible explanations and novel interpretations of this difficult text. It is the first book in English devoted toThe Doctrine of Virtue, one of Kant's most significant works.Immanuel Kant's final publication in ethics wasThe Doctrine of Virtue, Part II of the 1797The Metaphysics of Morals. This text presents Kant's normative ethical theory. This guide is meant to be read alongside Kant's text, combining accessible explanations and novel interpretations of this difficult text. It is the first book in English devoted toThe Doctrine of Virtue, one of Kant's most significant works.Timmons divides the guide into five parts. Part I reviews Kant's life, the history and significance ofThe Doctrine of Virtue, and situates Kant's ethics within his general metaphysical and epistemological views. Part II is devoted to the General Introduction toThe Metaphysics of Morals, which is essential for understanding Kant's ethics. Part III and Part IV turn toThe Doctrine of Virtueitself, exploring Kant's defense of a system of duties and corresponding virtues. Part V examines Kant's conception of moral education, the practice of virtue, and the conclusion to the book where Kant explains why the discipline of ethics does not include religion as a doctrine of duties to God. Timmons concludes the book highlighting key aspects ofThe Doctrine of Virtue, situating Kant's ethical theory in relation to other normative ethical theories. This guide is a vital resource for both students and scholars interested in ethics and the history of philosophy.Preface and acknowledgementsAbbreviations for Kant's works and note on translationsPart I: Background1. ls)