This classic work explores the ethical dilemmas and moral responsibilities faced by individuals during wartime. It delves into the complexities of moral behavior in conflict situations, examining the principles that guide actions and decisions in times of war. The new edition offers updated insights and reflections, making it relevant for contemporary readers interested in the intersection of ethics and military conduct.
Exploring the concept of sacrifice, the book delves into its significance in philosophical history, highlighting its impact on value creation. Sidney Axinn offers a fresh perspective on Kant's interpretation of sacrifice, challenging traditional views of the Categorical Imperative and redefining Kant's notion of value. Through this analysis, the work invites readers to reconsider the interplay between sacrifice and value in philosophical thought.
This book is a thorough study of the question posed by Kant, For what can a human being rationally hope? It offers a detailed commentary on Kant's seminal work, Religion Within the Limits of Reason Alone, as well as an original development of the logic of three of Kant's basic ambivalence, ignorance, and hope. Sophisticated analytic techniques, including symbolic logic, are applied to this conceptual matrix. The result is a striking case for the transformation of world society into a Kingdom of Ends of individuals and a peaceful League of Nations.