Moral uncertainty, feminism and Descartes' demon
pp. 73-86
in: Sean Watson, Anthony Moran (eds), Trust, risk and uncertainty, Berlin, Springer, 2005Abstract
In this chapter the theme of moral uncertainty in the modern world is addressed through a discussion of Descartes" mind/body dualism. I suggest that such uncertainty may, to some degree, be attributed to a kind of cultural mind/body dualism which makes reasoned moral judgement virtually impossible. I suggest, further, that a more careful reading of Descartes may help overcome such cultural dualism and establish firmer grounds for practical philosophy.
