Julia Urabayen Pérez Bücher

This book examines ethical thought that harmonizes two key elements of human action: rational and free reflection, and the acceptance of a natural element that serves as a foundation for this reflection. It focuses on philosophers from the phenomenological tradition or those sympathetic to it, who recognize that ethics is grounded in a real, objective basis. Most of the philosophers discussed do not directly address ethical action, and some do not even engage with ethics as a distinct discipline. However, each author presents a profound reflection that leads to ethical considerations and the examination of human action in various ways. Many articles in this collection detail how these philosophers approach ethical topics before engaging with ethics itself. This characteristic is notably prevalent in 20th-century philosophy. The exploration reveals how these thinkers contribute to the understanding of ethics, despite not explicitly focusing on it as a separate field. The book offers insights into the interplay between rational thought and the natural foundations of ethical reflection, highlighting the intricate relationship between philosophy and ethics throughout the 20th century.