Judging the Past

Ethics, History and Memory

Autori

• Geoffrey Scarre

Parametri

• 252 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Filosofia
• Storia

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The book argues that contemporary individuals can legitimately pass moral judgment on historical figures, despite the differing social and cultural contexts. It explores the complexities of moral evaluation across time, addressing how modern perspectives can inform our understanding of past actions and ethics. Through this lens, it challenges the notion that historical distance renders moral assessments invalid, advocating for the relevance of present-day values in evaluating historical conduct.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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