Paul Ricoeur's moral anthropology

singularity, responsibility, and justice

Geoffrey Dierckxsens

Studies in the Thought of Paul Ricoeur | 1

Lexington Books

2017

Abstract

Paul Ricœur’s Moral Anthropology is a guide for readers who are interested in Paul Ricœur’s thoughts on morals in general, bringing together the different aspects of what Geoffrey Dierckxsens understands as Ricœur’s moral anthropology. This anthropology addresses the question what it means to be human, capable of participating in moral life. Dierckxsens argues that Ricœur shows that this participation implies being a self, living a singular lived existence with others and being responsible in institutions of justice. Through experiencing life one comes to learn taking moral decisions and the reasons for moral life.

Reviews

• Alex de Campos Moura, "G. Dierckxsens, Paul Ricoeur's moral anthropology" Phenomenological Reviews 4, 2018, pp. 69-69
• James Oldfield, "G. Dierckxsens, Paul Ricoeur's moral anthropology—singularity, responsibility, and justice" Continental Philosophy Review 52 (3), 2019, pp. 327-333

Cited authors

Ricoeur Paul