Common Good and Self-Interest in Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy
This open access volume provides an in-depth analysis of philosophical discussions concerning the common good and its relation to self-interest in the history of Western philosophy. The thirteen chapters explore both renowned and lesser-known thinkers from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century,...
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| Sprache: | eng |
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Springer
04 April 2024
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| Schriftenreihe: | The New Synthese Historical Library. Texts and Studies in the History of Philosophy
Volume 78 |
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | This open access volume provides an in-depth analysis of philosophical discussions concerning the common good and its relation to self-interest in the history of Western philosophy. The thirteen chapters explore both renowned and lesser-known thinkers from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century, covering also the relevant ancient background. By bridging the gap between the medieval and early modern periods, they provide fresh insights into how moral and political philosophers understood the concepts of the common good and self-interest, along with their ethical and political implications. The concept of the common good occupies a central role in philosophical reflections on the public and private dimensions of moral and social life in contemporary debates. By exploring the rich and diverse ways in which the relationship between the common good and self-interest has been understood, this volume has the potential to contribute to our ongoing efforts to critically discern the possibilities and limitations of these concepts in the present. Thus, the volume will be useful for scholars interested in the multi-layered role of the notion of the common good both in the history of philosophy and in contemporary moral and political philosophy. "We would like to dedicate this volume to the memory of Simo Knuuttila, who wasnot only an important mentor to both of us but also to several generations of philoso-phers and intellectual historians in Finland and elsewhere." (Acknowledgements, S. vii) |
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| Beschreibung: | Enthält Literaturangaben am Ende der jeweiligen Beitrage sowie einen Personen- und einen Sachindex Online Ausgabe frei zugänglich (Open-Access) |
| Beschreibung: | xviii, 286 S. |
| ISBN: | 9783031553035 |
| ISSN: | 1879-8578 |