Oxford University Press - Natural Goodness by Philippa Foot

Explore a landmark work in moral philosophy with Natural Goodness by the influential thinker Philippa Foot. Published by Oxford University Press, this text presents a unique theory that challenges long-standing views in the field. Foot moves away from the subjectivist and anti-naturalist movements rooted in David Hume, offering a perspective that differs from both Kantian and utilitarian ethics. This book details Foot's evolution of a specialized form of evaluation. She argues for a theory that predicates goodness and defect specifically to living things considered as such. It is an essential read for students and scholars interested in Western philosophy and the history of moral thought. By examining how goodness relates to biological life, Foot provides a distinct alternative to emotivism and prescriptivism, making this a foundational text for understanding modern ethical debates.