Beautiful Action. Its Function in the Ecological Crisis
- 1 February 1993
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Environmental Values
- Vol. 2 (1) , 67-71
- https://doi.org/10.3197/096327193776679972
Abstract
The distinction made by Kant between ‘moral’ and ‘beautiful’ actions is relevant to efforts to counteract the current ecological crisis. Actions proceeding from inclination may be politically more effective than those depending on a sense of duty. Education could help by fostering love and respect for life.Keywords
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