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<p>This paper reassesses Michael Dummett as an important, yet often overlooked, contributor to practical philosophy. Although Dummett is primarily known for his influential work in the philosophy of language, logic, and epistemology, the article argues that his philosophical framework also provides substantial resources for moral theory and applied ethics. Building on his truth-theoretic and use-based conception of meaning, the paper shows how Dummett defends moral objectivity against non-cognitivist and relativist approaches. Particular attention is paid to his ethical reflections on immigration and refugees, democratic decision-making and voting procedures, nuclear deterrence, and the relationship between religion and morality. Across these domains, Dummett emerges as a&#xa0;fundamentally deontological thinker who prioritizes principles such as justice, human dignity, and moral responsibility over utilitarian cost–benefit reasoning. The article concludes that Dummett conceives philosophy as a&#xa0;morally responsible practice and that his work offers something valuable for contemporary moral debates, i.e., analytical rigor combined with ethical moderation.</p>

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Michael Dummett und die praktische Philosophie – Eine späte Würdigung

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    2026年3月20日

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  • Martin Hähnel

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This paper reassesses Michael Dummett as an important, yet often overlooked, contributor to practical philosophy. Although Dummett is primarily known for his influential work in the philosophy of language, logic, and epistemology, the article argues that his philosophical framework also provides substantial resources for moral theory and applied ethics. Building on his truth-theoretic and use-based conception of meaning, the paper shows how Dummett defends moral objectivity against non-cognitivist and relativist approaches. Particular attention is paid to his ethical reflections on immigration and refugees, democratic decision-making and voting procedures, nuclear deterrence, and the relationship between religion and morality. Across these domains, Dummett emerges as a fundamentally deontological thinker who prioritizes principles such as justice, human dignity, and moral responsibility over utilitarian cost–benefit reasoning. The article concludes that Dummett conceives philosophy as a morally responsible practice and that his work offers something valuable for contemporary moral debates, i.e., analytical rigor combined with ethical moderation.