a familiar criticism of kant, made by hegel and his followers, j .s. mill and others, is that there are no maxims that are in fact contradictory, as required for morality on kant's view. in this paper, i discuss the suggestion that our capacity for rational reflection itself implies universality, and that it is this universality that obliges us to act morally. i consider the idea that self...

Many philosophers have taken there to be an important relation between personal identity and several of our practical concerns (among them moral responsibility, compensation, and self-concern). I articulate four natural methodological assumptions made by those wanting to construct a theory of the relation between identity and practical concerns, and I point out powerful objections to each assum...

Abstract This paper defends the view that we have special relationship duties do not derive from our moral duties. Our duties, I argue, are grounded in what call close relationships . Sharing a with another person, suggest, requires both people conceive of themselves as being motivated to promote other’s interests. So, staying true oneself demands committed promoting interests those whom share ...