"James Sterba neatly weaves together meta-ethical and normative ethical arguments to the conclusions that morality is rationally required and that it requires substantial equality. His position is bold and original and will invigorate arguments in both areas of moral philosophy, as is evidenced already by the philosophical luminaries who critically respond."
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Alan Goldman, Kenan Professor of Humanities, The College of William and Mary "In this engaging volume, well-known philosophers from a variety of philosophical orientations vigorous discuss James Sterba's bold claims that morality is required by reason and that even a minimal morality leads to broadly egalitarian commitments. The discussions are stimulating and illuminating, not least because they reveal often unrecognized connections between meta-ethics and normative social philosophy. As a whole, the book advances our understanding on several central philosophical topics."
--Alison M. Jaggar, College Professor of Distinction, University of Colorado at Boulder
James Sterba neatly weaves together meta-ethical and normative ethical arguments to the conclusions that morality is rationally required and that it requires substantial equality. His position is bold and original and will invigorate arguments in both areas of moral philosophy, as is evidenced already by the philosophical luminaries who critically respond.
Alan Goldman, Kenan Professor of Humanities, The College of William and Mary In this engaging volume, well-known philosophers from a variety of philosophical orientations vigorous discuss James Sterba's bold claims that morality is required by reason and that even a minimal morality leads to broadly egalitarian commitments. The discussions are stimulating and illuminating, not least because they reveal often unrecognized connections between meta-ethics and normative social philosophy. As a whole, the book advances our understanding on several central philosophical topics.
Alison M. Jaggar, College Professor of Distinction, University of Colorado at Boulder"
"In this engaging volume, well-known philosophers from a variety of philosophical orientations vigorous discuss James Sterba's bold claims that morality is required by reason and that even a minimal morality leads to broadly egalitarian commitments. The discussions are stimulating and illuminating, not least because they reveal often unrecognized connections between meta-ethics and normative social philosophy. As a whole, the book advances our understanding on several central philosophical topics." --Alison M. Jaggar, College Professor of Distinction, University of Colorado at Boulder "James Sterba neatly weaves together meta-ethical and normative ethical arguments to the conclusions that morality is rationally required and that it requires substantial equality. His position is bold and original and will invigorate arguments in both areas of moral philosophy, as is evidenced already by the philosophical luminaries who critically respond." --Alan Goldman, Kenan Professor of Humanities, The College of William and Mary
"Philosophy progresses through sustained discussion, critique, and response, and here Sterba ... presents an excellent example of that process. ... The result is a thoughtful, sustained series of reflections on two central questions of moral theory: Why be moral? What does morality require? ... The discussion is focused, intense, and excellent." --"Choice"
"In this engaging volume, well-known philosophers from a variety of philosophical orientations vigorous discuss James Sterba's bold claims that morality is required by reason and that even a minimal morality leads to broadly egalitarian commitments. The discussions are stimulating and illuminating, not least because they reveal often unrecognized connections between meta-ethics and normative social philosophy. As a whole, the book advances our understanding on several central philosophical topics."--Alison M. Jaggar, College Professor of Distinction, University of Colorado at Boulder "James Sterba neatly weaves together meta-ethical and normative ethical arguments to the conclusions that morality is rationally required and that it requires substantial equality. His position is bold and original and will invigorate arguments in both areas of moral philosophy, as is evidenced already by the philosophical luminaries who critically respond."--Alan Goldman, Kenan Professor of Humanities, The College of William and Mary
