Single Idea 2179

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty]

Full Idea

The conception of the moral self as characterless leaves only a limited positive role to other people in one's moral life.

Gist of Idea

If the moral self is seen as characterless, then other people have a very limited role in our moral lives

Source

Bernard Williams (Shame and Necessity [1993], IV - p.95)

Book Reference

Williams,Bernard: 'Shame and Necessity' [California 1994], p.95