Whyman, Tom (2018) Radical ethical naturalism. Philosophy & Social Criticism, 44 (2). pp. 159-178. doi: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:	Date Event 1 February 2018 Published 5 November 2017 Available 7 July 2017 Accepted
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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