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The Sense of Appropriateness
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Günther's book demonstrates that most objections to moral and legal principles are directed not against the validity of principles but against the manner of their application. If one distinguishes between the justification of a principle and its appropriate application, then the claim that the application of the principle in each individual case follows automatically from its universal justification proves to be a misunderstanding. Günther develops this distinction with the help of Habermas's discourse theory of morality. He then employs it to extend Kohlberg's theory of moral development and to defend this against Gilligan's critique. In the third and fourth parts of the book, Günther shows--in debate with Hare, Dworkin, and others--how argumentation on the appropriate application of norms and principles in morality and law is possible.
Author Bio
Klaus Günther is a German legal scholar and philosopher known for his work on legal theory, practical reasoning, and the relationship between moral and legal principles. His writings examine how general principles are justified and how they should be applied in specific cases, with particular attention to the role of judgment and context. He is especially associated with discussions influenced by discourse theory and Jürgen Habermas.
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