Kant and the Ethics of Humility: A Story of Dependence, Corruption and Virtue

摘要: In previous years, philosophers have either ignored the virtue of humility or found it to be in need radical redefinition. But is a central human virtue, and purpose this book defend that claim from Kantian point view. Jeanine Grenberg argues we can indeed speak Aristotelian-style, but still deeply Kantian, virtuous character traits. She proposes moving focus on action person, not leaving former behind, instead taking up within larger, more satisfying moral theory. Using examples literature as well philosophy, she shows there theory explored which plays role. Her will wide appeal readers only Kant studies also theological ethics psychology.