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Author : Ezra Hall Gillett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1855
Category : Ethics
ISBN : NYPL:33433068242167
Author : Alan Donagan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-10
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780226228419
"Let us . . . nominate this the most important theoretical work on ethical or moral theory since John Rawls's Theory of Justice. If you have philosophical inclinations and want a good workout, this conscientious scrutiny of moral assumptions and expressions will be most rewarding. Donagan explores ways of acting in the Hebrew-Christian context, examines them in the light of natural law and rational theories, and proposes that formal patterns for conduct can emerge. All this is tightly reasoned, the argument is packed, but the language is clear."—Christian Century "The man value of this book seems to me to be that it shows the force of the Hebrew-Christian moral tradition in the hands of a creative philosopher. Throughout the book, one cannot but feel that a serious philosopher is trying to come to terms with his religious-moral background and to defend it against the prevailing secular utilitarian position which seems to dominate academic philosophy."—Bernard Gert, Journal of Medicine and Philosophy
Author : Robert B. Ashmore
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : IND:39000001154934
"An introduction to ethical theory and the various questions that must be decided in order to have a consistent and comprehensive ethical theory." -- AbeBooks.com viewed May 3, 2021.
Author : Richard Alexander
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351329293
First published in 1987, this book discusses the life and natural history of moral systems as seen through the eyes of a biologist. The volume offers a comprehensive introspective of the biology of a moral system by examining the evolutionary approach from perspectives of sociobiology and ideology. Morality in relation to conflicts and confluences of interest among humankind are further evaluated, with particular emphasis on the human psyche and the ontogeny of moral behaviour. Philosophical meets biological with insightful commentary on the morality of law and democracy. The book concludes with an epilogue, bibliography and name and subject index. It is clear, concise and contemporary and would be of use to those studying Biology, Philsophy and many other social sciences.
Author : Richard B. Brandt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1992-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0521415071
Richard Brandt is one of the most eminent and influential of contemporary moral philosophers. His work has been concerned with how to justify what is good or right not by reliance on intuitions or theories about what moral words mean but by the explanation of moral psychology and the description of what it is to value something, or to think it immoral. His approach thus stands in marked contrast to the influential work of John Rawls. The essays reprinted in this collection span a period of almost 30 years and include many classic pieces in metaethical and normative ethical theory. The collection is aimed at both those moral philosophers familiar with Brandt's work and at those philosophers who may be largely unfamiliar with his work. The latter group will be struck by the lucid unpretentious style and the cumulative weight of Brandt's contributions to topics that remain at the forefront of moral philosophy.
Author : E. W. Cook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
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Release : 1890
Category : Good and evil
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CR59911255
Author : Richard B. Brandt
Publisher : Great Minds
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : PSU:000033935003
What system of morals should rational people select as the best for society? Using a contemporary psychological theory of action and of motivation, Richard Brandt's Oxford lectures argue that the purpose of living should be to strive for the greatest good for the largest number of people. Brandt's discussions range from the concept of welfare to conflict between utilitarian moral codes and the dictates of self-interest.
Author : E. W. Cook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3348084474
Author : Ezra Hall Gillett
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0371103797
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Author : Walter Sinnott-Armstrong,Robert Audi
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0742513173
Bernard Gert's moral theory is among the clearest and most comprehensive on the contemporary scene. It touches on elements of the dominant ethical orientations---utilitarianism, Kantianism, contractionism, and virtue ethics--without fitting neatly into any of those categories. For that reason, Gert's moral theory appeals to many ethicists dissatisfied with each of the dominant formulations. Rationality, Rules, and Ideals presents Gert's Morality, the reactions by a number of prominent scholars, and Gert's response. All told, it is a remarkably wide-ranging study of ethical theory. The work is broken down into six parts, making Rationality, Rules, and Ideals perfect for a broad-ranging course on ethical theory, following Gert's critiques of utilitariansim, Kantianism, and virtue ethics. Both students and professionals will find much material to work with in this volume. The papers contribute not only to the understanding of Gert's wide-ranging theory but to a number of important topics in ethic theory, the theory of rationality, and applied ethics.
Author : Ezra Hall Gillett
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1333280890
Excerpt from Theory of the Moral System: Including a Possible Reason Why Sin Exists Said a sturdy carpenter, at the close of a preach ing service in the ship-yard, If God is so good, Why not redeem the angels? And what man, illiterate or educated if he thinks, is without such and more troublesome inquiries. Why did the angels come to need redemption? About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Francis Hutcheson
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0826488153
* one of the great philosophical works of the eighteenth century * the rare and valuable first edition, reprinted in its entirety 'Of the countless reprints of Scottish Enlightenment works that Thoemmes has given us, none is more welcome than this. The posthumous System was not only Hutcheson's own last word on the full range of topics that he included under the rubric "moral philosophy", but also a monumental event in the book history of the Scottish Enlightenment itself.' - Newsletter of the 18th-Century Scottish Studies Society Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746) was a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment and one of the eighteenth century's most influential philosophers. He taught Adam Smith and he greatly influenced Hume and Bentham. His theory that the only proper actions are those which will generally benefit society prepared the way for the English utilitarians. His views were extensively discussed throughout Britain and ranged as far as the American colonies, where his political theory was adopted by revolutionaries. He is best known for his contribution to moral theory, being the chief exponent of the 'moral sense' doctrine which, following Shaftesbury, emphasized feeling rather than reasoning as the source of judgements of virtue and vice.A System of Moral Philosophy was written as early as 1738, but added to and altered by Hutcheson throughout his life. Published posthumously in 1755 by Hutcheson's son, Francis the younger, the System is Hutcheson's longest work and the fullest explanation of his method. Giving a comprehensive account of morality, it includes discussions of human nature; our duties to God, to each other and ourselves; the supreme good; civil liberty; rights; contracts; marriage; the rights and duties of parents; and the laws of peace and war. The work also contains an argument against slavery that was reprinted in colonial Philadelphia and helped give academic weight to the anti-slavery movement. William Leechman, a friend of Hutcheson and Professor of Divinity at Glasgow, contributes a highly valuable biography. This edition also includes a new introduction by Daniel Carey.
Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0530741326
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Author : William S. Sahakian, Ph.D
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1963-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781442234376
In the extensive study, Systems of Ethics and Value Theory, author William S. Sahakian deconstructs these two complex philosophical systems for a scholarly audience. He covers topics from self-realizationism to free will to dignity with careful analysis and reasoning. His astute contributions to the fields of ethics and value theory provide excellent introductions and open up readers' minds to the complex philosophical concepts and arguments.
Author : Immanuel Kant
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780812209495
In this famous essay, first published in 1793, Kant considers the alleged conflict between theory and practice in the conduct of human affairs in three widening contexts: those of the common person faced with a moral decision, of the politician and the citizen concerned with the extent and limits of political obligation, and, finally, of the citizen of the world whose actions have a bearing on war and peace among nations. Unlike other animals, Kant reminds us, people must decide how they will live their lives. They therefore ask for a guide to action, a set of principles—a theory. From the outset, Kant rejects the ancient claim that the practical possibilities of action cannot always be reconciled with moral demands. He offers his own moral theory, a theory starting out from the principle of the right as an unequivocal guide to action. In partial disagreement with the rival theories of Hobbes and Locke, he proposes that the only condition under which the individual can achieve true destiny as a person and a member of the human race is the civil state. Such a state can be secured only by law. Although "from such crooked wood as man is made of, nothing perfectly straight can be built," only the rule of law can bring about a stable society. Last, Kant turns to the relation between theory and practice in international relations. "Nowhere," he writes, "does human nature appear less lovable than in the relation of whole nations to each other." But to hope for world peace on the basis of "the so-called balance of power is a mere chimera." There is no other remedy to international lawlessness and war than an international coercive law, and such law can grow only out of sound theory. "I put my trust in theory. At the same time, I trust in the nature of things, and also take account of human nature, which I cannot, or will not, consider so steeped in evil that in the end reason should not triumph."