The Idea of universality of ethical norms in Ghazali and Immanuel Kant

Paperback. Cr. 8vo. (20 x 14 cm). In English. [xvi], 296 p. The idea of universality of ethical norms in Ghazali & Kant. This book deals with the theory of ethics, as it is formulated by Ghazali and Immanuel Kant. Their theory of ethics is critically examined to delinate its similarities, differences and consequences. Kant's rational ethics, in essence, is only the consequence of having such an Analytical Method in the basic framework. The term 'rational' here is not intended at all to leave no room for religious ethics. It is rather intended to emphasize the active, dynamic and autonomous role of moral agents in attaining virtues. While Ghazali's mystical ethics is merely intended to save the individual in the hereafter based on the teaching of a particular religious teaching. He does not concern to build such a rigorous methodology in ethics which is applicaple to human beings in general. His concern is mainly to defend a particular religious ethics.