ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF MORAL EPISTEMOLOGY, 1ST EDITION

Book Details:

• Author: Aaron Zimmerman

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 562

• Release Date: 16-Nov-2018

• ISBN: 9781138816121

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.4 x 1.5 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Handbook of Moral Epistemology provides the most comprehensive and in-depth analysis of moral knowledge ever assembled in print. This interdisciplinary volume brings together philosophers, cognitive scientists, developmental and evolutionary psychologists, animal ethologists, intellectual historians, and educators to explore the prospects of moral knowledge across various fields.

With thirty chapters authored by leading experts, the book covers a broad spectrum of topics, offering valuable insights into the nature of moral thought, its evolution, and neurological bases. It also addresses the challenges posed by various forms of moral skepticism and relativism while highlighting the role of moral knowledge in law, education, politics, and other areas of social life.

Key Highlights:

• Moral Cognition and Learning: Leading cognitive scientists analyze the mechanisms of moral cognition and how moral learning occurs.

• Animal Normative Practices: Expert animal ethologists provide fascinating accounts of moral-like behaviors in animals, challenging traditional notions of morality.

• Evolution of Cooperation: Preeminent evolutionary psychologists discuss how moral behaviors have evolved to facilitate cooperation in human societies.

• Moral Skepticism and Uncertainty: Renowned philosophers tackle complex topics such as moral skepticism, relativism, and moral uncertainty, offering deep philosophical treatments.

• Historical Development of Moral Knowledge: Eminent intellectual historians trace the development of Western moral thinking and its impact on modern society.

• Moral Knowledge in Social Contexts: The book provides careful analysis of how conceptions of moral knowledge have influenced political liberation, religious institutions, criminal law, secondary education, and professional ethics.