Being Realistic About Reasons by T.M. Scanlon

On the Nature and Normativity of Reasons

The book explores the nature of reasons and their role in moral and practical reasoning, arguing against the reduction of normative truths to naturalistic or scientific terms. It emphasizes the importance of understanding reasons as objective and independent of individual desires or subjective states. The author critiques various philosophical positions that attempt to explain reasons through naturalistic or subjectivist frameworks, advocating instead for a realist perspective that sees reasons as fundamental to ethical discourse and decision-making. Through rigorous analysis, the book seeks to clarify how reasons function in guiding actions and shaping moral judgments.

Published
2014
Nationality
American
Length
Short
Pages
200-250
Original Language
English
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