The Science of Ethics (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Leslie Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330372271 ISBN 13 : 9781330372272

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book delves into the complex and fascinating realm of ethics, exploring the fundamental principles that guide human behaviour and shape our moral compass. Rooted in the intellectual landscape of the late 19th century, it engages with prominent thinkers like J.S. Mill, Darwin, and Herbert Spencer, building upon their ideas while forging its own unique path. The author embarks on a comprehensive investigation of morality, examining the interplay of emotions, reason, and social influences in shaping our ethical decisions. Concepts such as happiness, utility, and the intricate relationship between individual and societal well-being are meticulously analysed. The book delves into the origins and evolution of virtues such as courage, temperance, and truthfulness, tracing their development within the context of social progress. Central to the discussion is the concept of altruism and its compatibility with self-interest. The author challenges conventional notions of egoism, arguing that genuine benevolence can exist as an ultimate motive for human action. The book also explores the nature of merit, free will, and the role of conscience in guiding moral behaviour. Ultimately, this book offers profound insights into the intricate tapestry of human morality, demonstrating how our ethical principles are intricately intertwined with our biological, psychological, and social evolution. By shedding light on the complex factors that influence our choices and shape our values, it invites us to contemplate the deeper meaning of our actions and strive towards a more just and compassionate society.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330372271
• ISBN 13: 9781330372272
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 501
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