Contractarianism/Contractualism

ContractualismContractarianism collects for the first time both majorclassical sources and central contemporary discussions of these importantapproaches to phil... » 

ContractualismContractarianism collects for the first time both majorclassical sources and central contemporary discussions of these importantapproaches to philosophical ethics. Edited and introduced by Stephen Darwallthese readings are essential for anyone interested in normative ethics. With ahelpful introduction by Stephen Darwall examines key topics in thecontractarian and contractualist moral theory. Includes six contemporary essayswhich respond to the classic sources. Includes an insightful discussion ofcontractualism by Gary Watson. Includes classic excerpts by key figures such asHobbes Rousseau and Kant and recent reactions to this work by philosophersincluding David Gauthier Gilbert Harman John Rawls and T. M. Scanlon. «