Kant's Metaphysics of Morals: Interpretative Essays

Studies of Kant's moral and political philosophy have increasingly focused on his last major work in ethics, "The Metaphysics of Morals". This work is here discussed in 17 essays by leading contemporary Kant scholars, most of them specially written for this volume. They cover a broad range of topics, including Kant's views on rights, punishment, contract, practical reasoning, revolution, freedom, virtue, legislation, happiness, moral judgement, love, respect, duties to oneself, and motivation. Focusing solely on "Metaphysics of Morals" the book is intended as a significant contribution to contemporary moral and political philosophy.