How Long to Read Beyond Duty

How Long Does it Take to Read Beyond Duty?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 34 minutes to read Beyond Duty by Thomas E. Hill, Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Beyond Duty presents a new collection of essays on Kantian moral theory and practical ethics from a distinguished philosopher known for making Kantian ethics accessible and relevant to contemporary problems. With a new emphasis on ideals beyond the strictest requirements of moral duty, Thomas E. Hill, Jr. expands the core aspects of Kantian ethics and offers a broader perspective on familiar moral problems. Some essays explain Kantian concepts, while others review work of leading contemporary philosophers or raise challenging ethical questions for more general audiences. Crucially, Hill develops an ethical ideal of appreciation of people and their lives. Distinguished from both respect and beneficence, this has important implications about how we should think about close personal relationships, such as friendships, families, and relationships with people with disabilities. Part I focuses on Kantian moral theory. Topics include the structure of Kant's argument in the Groundwork; his idea of imperfect duties to oneself; autonomy; and human dignity. Rawls' constructivism is defended against O'Neill's objections, and Kantian ethics defended against the charge of utopian thinking. Part II focuses on practical ethics, including the ethics of suicide; philanthropy; conscientious objection; and tragic choices when it seems that every alternative offends against human dignity. An essay on moral education contrasts Kantian and Rawlsian perspectives; another traces the role of self-respect in Rawls' theory of justice and contrasts a Kantian conception. The volume concludes with two essays that develop and illustrate the ideal of appreciation.

How long is Beyond Duty?

Beyond Duty by Thomas E. Hill, Jr. is 332 pages long, and a total of 83,664 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Beyond Duty Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 37 minutes to read Beyond Duty aloud.

What Reading Level is Beyond Duty?

Beyond Duty is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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