{"product_id":"thomas-reid-and-the-defence-of-duty-9781474455343","title":"Thomas Reid and the Defence of Duty","description":"\u003cp\u003eIs morality a subjective matter, dependent on our desires and interests, or are there objective moral truths? And if the latter, can we explain the objectivity of morality without appeal to metaphysics, a robust teleology, or divine command? \u003cbr\u003eThis book argues that we find just such an account of moral objectivity in Thomas Reid's defence of duty. To make this case, this book provides an explanation of Reid's way of philosophy and his reasons for rejecting moral subjectivism; presents Reid's account of the concept, perception, and motivational force of duty; and responds to contemporary challenges of moral subjectivism and moral pessimism from the perspective of his moral philosophy. Further, this book argues that if Reid is correct, then there is an urgent need to reform current pedagogical practice and return to the teaching of practical ethics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames J.S. Foster is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Theology and Director of the Honors Program at the University of Sioux Falls. His previously published two edited volumes, \u003ci\u003eScottish Philosophy in America\u003c\/i\u003e (Imprint Academic, 2012) and \u003ci\u003eThomas Reid on Religion\u003c\/i\u003e (Imprint Academic, 2017). He is also the editor of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Scottish Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edinburgh University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50401416053010,"sku":"9781474455343","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_626099a6-dbcc-4374-9a02-83af662a111c.jpg?v=1729134363","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thomas-reid-and-the-defence-of-duty-9781474455343","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}