Rediscovering the moral life: Philosophy and human practice, James Gouinlock [Book Review]

Journal of Value Inquiry 32 (1):133-137 (1998)
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Abstract

In this rare mixture of conservative anti-egalitarianism and Deweyan pluralism, James Gouinlock echoes John Dewey’s paean that philosophers must turn away from pseudo-problems manufactured philosophers and toward the pressing lessons and potentialities of mortal existence. “Moral philosophy,” he urges, “is at the service of the moral life” (p. 82). Its role is to discern the nature of the human moral condition, reflect on its lessons and possibilities, and give it intelligent direction by distinguishing suitable values. (...)

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Steven Fesmire
Radford University

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