B2 Book section
Introduction : On the Conflict Between Common Good and Individual Good (2024)

Toivanen, J., & Haara, H. (2024). Introduction : On the Conflict Between Common Good and Individual Good. In H. Haara, & J. Toivanen (Eds.), Common Good and Self-Interest in Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy (78, pp. 1-14). Springer. The New Synthese Historical Library. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55304-2_1

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Toivanen, Juhana; Haara, Heikki

Parent publication: Common Good and Self-Interest in Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy

Parent publication editors: Haara, Heikki; Toivanen, Juhana

ISBN: 978-3-031-55303-5

eISBN: 978-3-031-55304-2

Journal or series: The New Synthese Historical Library

ISSN: 1879-8578

eISSN: 2352-2585

Publication year: 2024

Volume: 78

Pages range: 1-14

Number of pages in the book: 286

Publisher: Springer

Place of Publication: Cham

Publication country: Switzerland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55304-2_1

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/94349

Abstract

This introductory chapter delineates the purpose and content of the edited volume. It reflects on how the potential tension and compatibility between self-interest and the common good have been addressed in the history of philosophy, and it elaborates on the theoretical conditions that must be met in order for a real distinction between these two notions to emerge. The introduction also underscores the advantages of exploring this subject over the transitional period from medieval to early modern philosophy, and suggests ways in which historical views may be useful for contemporary discussions. The chapter concludes by outlining the structure of the book and summarizing the arguments presented in individual chapters.

Keywords: history; philosophy; intellectual history; social philosophy

Contributing organizations

Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2024