Practical Discourse: On the Relation of Morality to Politics
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"Practical Discourse: On the Relation of Morality to Politics" is a philosophical work by Thomas McCarthy that examines how moral principles can and should inform political theory and practice, drawing heavily on critical theory and discourse ethics.
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Target entity: Practical Discourse: On the Relation of Morality to Politics Context triple: [Thomas McCarthy, notableWork, Practical Discourse: On the Relation of Morality to Politics]
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On the Principles of Political Morality
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Principles of Moral and Political Science
Principles of Moral and Political Science is an influential late-18th-century treatise by Scottish Enlightenment thinker Adam Ferguson that explores the foundations of ethics, civil society, and political order.
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Essays, Moral and Political
Essays, Moral and Political is an early collection of philosophical writings by David Hume that explores topics in ethics, politics, and human nature, helping to establish his reputation as a leading Enlightenment thinker.
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The Ethics of Liberty
The Ethics of Liberty is a foundational libertarian philosophical work by Murray Rothbard that systematically defends a natural-rights, anarcho-capitalist vision of a stateless society based on self-ownership and private property.
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Lectures on Moral Philosophy
Lectures on Moral Philosophy is a collection of influential 18th-century ethical and philosophical teachings by Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and educator John Witherspoon, reflecting his role in shaping early American moral and political thought.
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Target entity: Practical Discourse: On the Relation of Morality to Politics Target entity description: "Practical Discourse: On the Relation of Morality to Politics" is a philosophical work by Thomas McCarthy that examines how moral principles can and should inform political theory and practice, drawing heavily on critical theory and discourse ethics.
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A.
On the Principles of Political Morality
"On the Principles of Political Morality" is a seminal 1794 speech by Maximilien Robespierre that articulates his vision of revolutionary virtue, republican democracy, and the justification of terror during the French Revolution.
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B.
Principles of Moral and Political Science
Principles of Moral and Political Science is an influential late-18th-century treatise by Scottish Enlightenment thinker Adam Ferguson that explores the foundations of ethics, civil society, and political order.
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C.
Essays, Moral and Political
Essays, Moral and Political is an early collection of philosophical writings by David Hume that explores topics in ethics, politics, and human nature, helping to establish his reputation as a leading Enlightenment thinker.
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D.
The Ethics of Liberty
The Ethics of Liberty is a foundational libertarian philosophical work by Murray Rothbard that systematically defends a natural-rights, anarcho-capitalist vision of a stateless society based on self-ownership and private property.
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E.
Lectures on Moral Philosophy
Lectures on Moral Philosophy is a collection of influential 18th-century ethical and philosophical teachings by Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and educator John Witherspoon, reflecting his role in shaping early American moral and political thought.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (38)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | philosophical work ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
bridge moral theory and political practice
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provide a discourse-theoretic account of political legitimacy ⓘ |
| approach |
discourse-theoretical approach to politics
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normative political theory ⓘ |
| argues |
democratic legitimacy depends on inclusive discourse
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moral principles can constrain political power ⓘ political norms should be justified through rational discourse ⓘ |
| author | Thomas McCarthy ⓘ |
| concerns |
moral justification of political authority
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procedural justification of norms ⓘ relationship between ethics and law ⓘ |
| examines |
conditions for rational political discourse
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how moral norms can guide political decision-making ⓘ legitimacy of political institutions ⓘ role of communication in politics ⓘ |
| field |
critical theory
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moral philosophy ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
connection between ethical justification and political legitimacy
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normative foundations of democracy ⓘ practical discourse as a basis for political norms ⓘ public reasoning in democratic societies ⓘ |
| genre | academic philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
critical-theoretical
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normative ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Frankfurt School critical theory
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linked to:
Frankfurt School
Jürgen Habermas ⓘ discourse ethics tradition ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTheme |
critical theory
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discourse ethics ⓘ moral principles in political practice ⓘ moral principles in political theory ⓘ relation between morality and politics ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
communicative rationality
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practical discourse ⓘ public sphere ⓘ |
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