Normative Pluralism

Free Download Normative Pluralism: Resolving Conflicts between Moral and Prudential Reasons
English | 2022 | ISBN: 0197614698 | 249 Pages | PDF | 4 MB
The potential conflicts between morality and self-interest lie at the heart of ethics. These conflicts arise because both moral and prudential considerations apply to our choices. A widespread assumption in philosophical ethics is that by weighing moral and prudential reasons against each other, we can compare their relative weights and determine what we ought to do in the face of such conflicts. While this assumption might seem innocuous and fruitful, a closer examination suggests that it lacks both justification and the necessary content that would allow it to do the normative work it promises.