Transcendental contractualism : a critique of Scanlon's notion of right and wrong

Transcendental contractualism is an attempt to explain the objectivity of reasons against wronging. Chapter one discusses Scanlon's Contractualism and Utilitarianism. I argue that Scanlon fails to establish the motivational and normative basis for right and wrong. In chapter two I explain Scanl...

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Main Author: Cook, Philip Andrew
Published: London School of Economics and Political Science (University of London) 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.429154