In Unselfishness, Nicholas Rescher criticizes the stance of many contemporary moral philosophers and social theorists-that rationality conflicts with morality, and instead defends the position of historical thinkers who believed that the worth of altruism is irreducible and that its rationalization does not require recourse to prudential self-interest. To support his position, Rescher provides detailed examples, and a theoretical critique of utilitarian morality.
- ISBN10 082293308X
- ISBN13 9780822933083
- Publish Date June 1975
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 October 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Pittsburgh Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 138
- Language English