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Matthew
is on page 106 of 512
Finnis intriguingly begins his account of practical reason (one’s moral action) with the requirement of having a plan (or plans) of life (meaning a broad purpose and orientation); a chosen focus on something such as scholarship, marriage, etcetera.
A much broader canvas to consider moral action within than we typically consider.
Finnis also has a great critique of Rawls’ thin conception of what is good.
— Jan 30, 2023 06:37AM
A much broader canvas to consider moral action within than we typically consider.
Finnis also has a great critique of Rawls’ thin conception of what is good.
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Matthew
is on page 231 of 512
Very interesting chapter on rights - but I think rights talk has proved to be more pernicious than Finnis anticipated, even if rights are not conceptually flaws.
— Feb 26, 2026 07:19AM
Matthew
is on page 161 of 512
Excellent discussion of communities and the common good.
— Feb 12, 2026 06:53AM
Matthew
is on page 134 of 512
The different aspects of practical reason are well-articulated. Fidelity to conscience feels like it ought to stand above the other aspects, but conscience can only operate properly when the other aspects are given their proper place, so I think Finnis’ placement of conscience is correct.
— Feb 08, 2026 06:45AM
Matthew
is on page 81 of 512
Extremely clarifying. Great exposition of how natural law theory has been misconceived or misrepresented by others.
— Feb 02, 2026 06:17AM
