Abstract
It is a recognizable feature of commonsense morality that some actions are beyond the call of duty or supererogatory. Acts of supererogation raise a number of interesting philosophical questions and debates. This article will provide an overview of three of these debates. First, I will provide an overview of the debate about whether or not acts of supererogation exist. Next, I will investigate the issue of how to define the supererogatory. I will finish by examining a problem known as the Paradox of Supererogation
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Philosophy Compass |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - Mar 2018 |
Keywords
- supererogation
- moral philosophy
- moral obligation