Routledge - The Price of Morality (Routledge Library Editions)

Explore the deep complexities of ethical behavior with The Price of Morality, part of the Routledge Library Editions: Ethics series. Originally published in 1961, this work provides a detailed examination of the specific traits and concrete qualities that define moral action. It moves beyond simple definitions to explore the boundaries of ethics and the real-world conflicts that occur when moral goodness meets other human pursuits. Readers can examine the tension between ethical aims and the drive for pure religiosity, personal grandeur, or creative excellence. This book offers a comparative study of significant philosophical perspectives, contrasting the theories of theologians like Barth and Brunner with the maximalist views of Nietzsche and his followers. By placing these ideas alongside Kant's essay on pure ethics, the text provides a comprehensive look at the various ways humanity understands right and wrong. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in the history of moral philosophy and the evolution of ethical thought.