Published: 2020-12-31

WHAT NORMATIVITY AFTER THE “DEATH OF GOD”? ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF 'WEAK THOUGHT'

Andrzej Kobyliński
Studia Philosophiae Christianae
Section: Papers
https://doi.org/10.21697/spch.2020.56.S2.10

Abstract

The article aims to analyse the concept of normativity within the philosophy of weak thought developed by Gianni Vattimo. Weak thought refers to the idea of weakening the existence in the era of metaphysical demise, as well as a challenge to the Cartesian concept of the subject. This philosophical tradition does not entirely abandon moral normativity. Vattimo proposes a weak notion of normativity, i.e. persuasion, without claims of universal applicability. Weak normativity derives from dialogue and respect for tradition, as well as recommends compliance with specific moral principles. However, it does not consider their applicability to be universal. This kind of normativity is established on the basis of cultural heritage, agreement and social contract.

Keywords:

Gianni Vattimo, human nature, morality, nihilism, freedom, natural law, cultural heritage, post-metaphysical ethics

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Kobyliński, A. . (2020). WHAT NORMATIVITY AFTER THE “DEATH OF GOD”? ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF ’WEAK THOUGHT’. Studia Philosophiae Christianae, 56(S2), 199–215. https://doi.org/10.21697/spch.2020.56.S2.10

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