Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant
In his major work of applied moral philosophy, The Metaphysics of Morals, Kant discusses the foundational ideas of virtues and rights. It consists of two parts: “Doctrine of Right,” which discusses the rights individuals have or can obtain, and “Doctrine of Virtue,” which discusses the virtues people should strive to develop. The only comprehensive translation of the entire work is Mary Gregor’s, which was updated for inclusion in Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. It contains in-depth annotation on Kant’s challenging and occasionally obscure terminology. Roger Sullivan provides a brand-new introduction that places the work in its philosophical and historical perspective.
Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant
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The entire body of Kant’s work is excellent. I appreciate how Mary Gregor used footnotes in her translation. Her explanations of Latin idioms and the nuanced meanings of German words, whose depth and significance would be lost in a fast translation, are evident.
She also does a great job of introducing Kant’s fundamental ideas, which helps to clarify and develop the concepts he gives in his book. Gregor appears to have balanced the footnotes so that there aren’t too many of them. This book is worth keeping because of the way the footnotes are presented, the font, and the library-quality paper.
But the thing I adore about Kant is how he talks endlessly about obligation in the majority of his works. He discusses duty in a number of circumstances, including the obligation to one’s family, one’s country, one’s children, and the duty to do the right thing.
