Practical Kantian Ethics: A Commonsense Account of Moral Life

Reversing the usual order of interpretation, Donald Wilson reinterprets Kant's moral theory through his later practical works offering a new “inner freedom” account informing obscure aspects of Kant's formal moral philosophy and the practical focus of ideals of proper respect.

This account transcends the narrow rational asceticism often associated with Kant's view, embedding morality in our humanity, recognizing the vital role of emotion in moral life, and prioritizing framing moral commitme...