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Whyman, Tom (2018) Radical ethical naturalism. Philosophy & Social Criticism, 44 (2). pp. 159-178. doi:10.1177/0191453717723192

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0191453717723192

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Abstract

In this article, I identify – and clear up – two problems for contemporary neo-Aristotelian ethical naturalism. The first I call the problem of alienation; the second the problem of conservatism. I argue that these problems will persist, both for ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ forms of ethical naturalism, unless ethical naturalists adopt what I call ‘Practical Realism’ about essential human form. Such a Practical Realism leaves open the possibility of radical social and political criticism – I therefore suggest that contemporary ethical naturalists ought to be more interested in exploring the affinities their view shares with Marxist political thought.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
H Social Sciences > HX Socialism. Communism. Anarchism
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Philosophy
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Naturalism -- Moral and ethical aspects, Communism
Journal or Publication Title: Philosophy & Social Criticism
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN: 1461-734X
Official Date: 1 February 2018
Dates:
DateEvent
1 February 2018Published
5 November 2017Available
7 July 2017Accepted
Volume: 44
Number: 2
Page Range: pp. 159-178
DOI: 10.1177/0191453717723192
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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