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Social Humanism

A New Metaphysics

Brian Ellis author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:16th May '12

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In this book, Ellis argues that moral and political objectives are not independent of one other, and so must be pursued in tandem. Social humanism is a moral and political philosophy that does just this. As a political philosophy, it justifies the implementation and maintenance of many of the characteristic social policies of welfare states. As a moral philosophy, it provides the foundation required for most human rights legislation.

To this end, Ellis elaborates on the theory of social humanism and the need to reconsider the metaphysical foundations of morals. He develops the theory of social idealism as a meta-theory for both morals and social policy, exploring the global consequences of this new approach.

ISBN: 9780415535618

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 600g

240 pages