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A 19 page paper discussing Nicholas Rescher’s treatment of what commonly is referred to as the logic of imperatives. The paper includes background as provided by Kant and Mally; conditions in which commands are justified; and the conditions under which commands can be regarded as being valid. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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deontology that others refer to as the logic of imperatives is that which Rescher (year) has chosen to label as the logic of commands. In his book of the
same name, Rescher (year) narrowly defines several types and categories of commands, presenting qualities and characteristics of each. He takes his analysis to the boundaries of personal psychology -
but does not cross those boundaries - to acknowledge that both the giving and receiving of commands can be colored by the speakers and the hearers own personal perspectives.
While those perspectives exist and individuals reactions to them can be of consequence, Reschers focus is on the commands themselves. Qualities of
Imperatives and Commands Rescher (year) begins his treatment of the subject with a review of uses for imperatives for the purpose of defining
the area to which he limits his examination. He takes exception with the use of the more standard term "logic of imperatives," for the statements and intentions that fall
within that category have more varied usage than standard nomenclature indicates. Rescher (year) points out that imperatives are used for giving either condition or unconditional advice; reproaching; denouncing; imploring
or requesting aid; making prayers; or making "a purely factual assertion" (p. 2). Further, "Laws of nature are sometimes formulated as hypothetical imperatives ... in place of the direct"
(Rescher, year; p. 2) statement that could have been used instead of the imperative form. Rescher (year) details this list in order to
arrive at the statement that he will be addressing only commands that "include orders, directives, injunctions, instructions and prohibitions or negative commands" (p. 2). He warns the reader that
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