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Book SynopsisThis book explores the problem of moral metaphysics through investigations of four pivotal philosophers. It uses the contemporary idea of moral sentimentalism as a comparative category to explore the problems and challenges inherent in the project of moral metaphysics.
Trade ReviewIn this outstanding example of comparative philosophy, Asher Walden shows that it is possible to put thinkers from Chinese, European, Indian, and Japanese traditions into productive dialogue. Walden’s readings of his sources are well-grounded and nuanced, yet at the same time accessible and clear. The Metaphysics of Kindness provokes its readers to think along with Zhu Xi, Schoepenhauer, and the rest, discovering that we all care about the ways that compassion might enable us to unravel a naturalist theodicy. Highly recommended for open-minded philosophers the world over. -- Stephen C. Angle, Professor of Philosophy and East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University
Table of Contents1. Two Moral Paradigms 2. Zhu Xi's Epistemology of Li 3. Schopenhauer's Aesthetic Epistemology 4. Santideva's Altruistic Skepticism 5. Nishida and the Unity of Experience
