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Author(s): Heather Widdows
ISBN(s): 9780754636250, 0754636259
Edition: 1
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Year: 2005
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0754636259 
ISBN 13: 9780754636250
Author: Heather Widdows

Iris Murdoch’s moral philosophy, although highly influential in 20th century moral theory, is somewhat unsystematic and inaccessible. In this work Widdows outlines the moral vision of Iris Murdoch in its entirety and draws out the implications of her thought for the contemporary ethical debate, discussing such aspects of Murdoch’s work as the influence of Plato on her conception of The Good, the reality of the human moral experience, the attainment of knowledge of moral values and how art and religion inform the living of the moral life. Examining all of Murdoch’s contributions to moral philosophy from her short papers to Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals, Heather Widdows provides an accessible and systematised account of Murdoch’s moral concepts and offers a clear and critical exposition of her thought. By clarifying Murdoch’s central themes, core ideas and her picture of the moral life, this book enables her work to be more easily understood and so utilised in current debates.

The Moral Vision of Iris Murdoch 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Moral Framework of Iris Murdoch

Chapter 1: Morality and the Self

  • 1.1 The Nature of the Self in Murdoch’s Philosophy

  • 1.2 The Problem of Self-Obsession

  • 1.3 The Ethical Role of Love and Selflessness

  • 1.4 Murdoch’s Rejection of Egoism

Chapter 2: The Metaphysical Basis of Morality

  • 2.1 Murdoch’s Philosophical Influences

  • 2.2 The Role of the “Good” in Murdoch’s Thought

  • 2.3 The Moral Imagination and the Power of Vision

  • 2.4 The Ethical Implications of Free Will

Chapter 3: Love and the Other

  • 3.1 The Concept of Love in Murdoch’s Work

  • 3.2 Love as a Transcendence of the Self

  • 3.3 The Difficulty of Truly Seeing the Other

  • 3.4 The Moral Imperative of Attention to Others

Part II: Murdoch’s Ethical Themes in Fiction

Chapter 4: The Role of Fiction in Ethical Reflection

  • 4.1 The Moral Function of Literature

  • 4.2 Fiction as a Tool for Understanding Human Nature

  • 4.3 Murdoch’s Narrative Techniques and Their Moral Significance

  • 4.4 The Relationship Between Ethics and Aesthetics in Murdoch’s Work

Chapter 5: Moral Struggles and Character Development

  • 5.1 The Moral Complexity of Murdoch’s Characters

  • 5.2 The Role of Internal Conflict and Struggle in Her Novels

  • 5.3 Redemption and Transformation in Murdoch’s Fiction

  • 5.4 Characters Who Fail or Succeed in Ethical Terms

Chapter 6: The Absence of God and the Search for Meaning

  • 6.1 Murdoch’s View of God and Religion

  • 6.2 Secular Morality and the Quest for Goodness

  • 6.3 The Ethical Implications of the “Absence” of Divine Guidance

  • 6.4 Spiritual Freedom in Murdoch’s Work

Part III: Key Novels and Ethical Implications

Chapter 7: The Sea, The Sea and the Self’s Illusion of Control

  • 7.1 Themes of Power, Ego, and Redemption

  • 7.2 The Moral Implications of Love and Revenge

  • 7.3 The Struggle for Authentic Selfhood

  • 7.4 The Role of Art and Creativity in Morality

Chapter 8: The Black Prince and the Dangers of Narcissism

  • 8.1 Moral Ambiguities of the Protagonist

  • 8.2 Love, Guilt, and Self-Deception

  • 8.3 The Ethical Lessons in the Tragic Events of the Novel

  • 8.4 The Importance of Art and Imagination in Ethical Insight

Chapter 9: A Fairly Honourable Defeat and the Problem of Human Desire

  • 9.1 Ethical Struggles with Desire and Temptation

  • 9.2 The Dynamics of Power, Control, and Responsibility

  • 9.3 Self-Sacrifice and the Dangers of Excessive Self-Interest

  • 9.4 The Novel’s Vision of Redemption and Transformation

Chapter 10: The Bell and the Quest for Wholeness

  • 10.1 Themes of Morality, Sacrifice, and the Struggle for Purity

  • 10.2 The Ethical Significance of Religious and Secular Communities

  • 10.3 Murdoch’s Reflection on Human Imperfection

  • 10.4 The Role of Forgiveness in Moral Growth

Part IV: Critiques and Contemporary Relevance

Chapter 11: Criticisms of Murdoch’s Ethical System

  • 11.1 Critiques from Philosophical Ethics

  • 11.2 Responses to Murdoch’s Secular Vision of Morality

  • 11.3 Challenges in Murdoch’s Depiction of the Self and the Other

  • 11.4 The Contemporary Relevance of Murdoch’s Moral Philosophy

Chapter 12: The Lasting Legacy of Murdoch’s Moral Vision

  • 12.1 Murdoch’s Influence on Contemporary Thought

  • 12.2 Ethical Lessons for Modern Life

  • 12.3 The Importance of Ethical Vision in Art and Literature

  • 12.4 Murdoch’s Enduring Relevance in a Postmodern World

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