Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
382
Language
English
Published
May 10, 1990
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
0801497000
ISBN-13
9780801497001
Description
David Gauthier's exploration delves into the intricate relationships between contract, ethics, and reasoning that emerged during the 17th and 18th centuries. Through five insightful historical essays, he examines how moral considerations intertwined with the development of contractual agreements, reflecting the evolving philosophies of the time.
The author engages with the ideas of prominent thinkers, showcasing how their arguments shaped ethical discourse and influenced modern understandings of morality. Gauthier's analysis prompts readers to reflect on the foundations of ethical behavior in relation to societal contracts, proving that the past continues to inform contemporary moral debates.
The author engages with the ideas of prominent thinkers, showcasing how their arguments shaped ethical discourse and influenced modern understandings of morality. Gauthier's analysis prompts readers to reflect on the foundations of ethical behavior in relation to societal contracts, proving that the past continues to inform contemporary moral debates.
Genres
History
