Rationality, Rules, and Ideals: Critical Essays on Bernard Gert's Moral Theory

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Bernard Gert's moral theory is among the most comprehensive on the contemporary scene. It touches on elements of the dominant ethical orientations - utilitarianism, Kantianism, contractionism and virtue ethics - without fitting neatly into any of those categories. For that reason, Gert's moral theory appeals to many ethicists who are dissatisfied with each of the dominant formulations. This text presents Gert's "Morality", the reactions of a number of prominent scholars, and Gert's response. It is broken down into six parts, and should be useful for a broad-ranging course on ethical theory, following Gert's critiques of utilitarianism, Kantianism, and virtue ethics. The papers contribute not only to the understanding of Gert's theory but also to a number of important topics in ethic theory, the theory of rationality, and applied ethics.

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There is much to interest and challenge the reader in this book, which is a monument to a wonderful and continuing life's work in ethics. * The Philosophical Quarterly *
This collection of critical essays is worthy of Bernard Gert's major contribution to contemporary ethical theory. It was a pleasure to read the essays in conjunction with Gert's responses. -- James P. Sterba, Philosophy Department, University of Notre Dame

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Walter Sinnott-Armstrongis professor of philosophy at Dartmouth College and a colleague of Bernard Gert's. Robert Audi is professor of philosophy at the University of Nebraska. He edits the series "Elements of Philosophy" for Rowman & Littlefield.