<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The conception of two kinds of practical identities, which Korsgaard introduces in the <italic>Sources of Normativity</italic>, helps her explain how universal categorical reasoning is compatible with the moral content of individual practical decisions. Based on this conception, she devises an interpretation of the Kantian <italic>as if</italic> principle amended by her argument for the public shareability of reasons. I suggest that, in doing so, Korsgaard steps too far away from Kant’s architectonic approach to the question of why moral norms bind us, and that, as a result, the Korsgaardian explanation, as it stands, cannot be accomplished.</p></abstract>

The conception of two kinds of practical identities, which Korsgaard introduces in the Sources of Normativity, helps her explain how universal categorical reasoning is compatible with the moral content of individual practical decisions. Based on this conception, she devises an interpretation of the Kantian as if principle amended by her argument for the public shareability of reasons. I suggest that, in doing so, Korsgaard steps too far away from Kant’s architectonic approach to the question of why moral norms bind us, and that, as a result, the Korsgaardian explanation, as it stands, cannot be accomplished.

Human Plight, Kantian <italic>as if</italic>, and Public Reasons in Korsgaard’s Moral Theory

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Human Plight, Kantian , and Public Reasons in Korsgaard’s Moral Theory

The conception of two kinds of practical identities, which Korsgaard introduces in the Sources of Normativity, helps her explain how universal categorical...

Human Plight, Kantian as if, and Public Reasons in Korsgaard’s Moral Theory

Published Online: Jul 15, 2020

Page range: 99 - 119

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/disp-2020-0004

Keywords
Aesthetic judgement, categorical imperative, practical identity, public reasons, reflective distance

© 2020 Vitaly Kiryushchenko, published by Sciendo

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Human Plight, Kantian as if, and Public Reasons in Korsgaard’s Moral Theory

Published Online: Jul 15, 2020

Page range: 99 - 119

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/disp-2020-0004

KeywordsAesthetic judgement, categorical imperative, practical identity, public reasons, reflective distance

© 2020 Vitaly Kiryushchenko, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Aesthetic judgement, categorical imperative, practical identity, public reasons, reflective distance