Ethics, Descriptive and Explanatory (Classic Reprint)
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I ts assumption is, that the best way of discovering what morality and immorality are is to examine the examples of these phenomena that are open to observation. A nd, of course, as in the case of other phenomena with a history, the evolution of morality will be studied, not only because it is interesting in itself, but because it throws light on the nature of morality, just as knowledge of the evolution of man has thrown much light on the nature of man. This does not mean that moral and immoral conduct will be examined as physical phenomena. A theory of Ethics founded on the observation of conduct as a body of merely external or physical facts is bound to be inadequate and fallacious. Nowhere in the physical aspect of conduct is the ought to be found, and the moralists who limit their examination to that aspect pass fallaciously at some point from the is to the ought to be. But, on the other hand, a theory of Ethics founded on introspection alone is sure to be inadequate and unscien tific. I nadequate, because there are many more moral phenomena besides those that appear in the consciousness of the writer. Unscientific, because, however moral the writer and however true his ethical views, these views, just as his personal opinions, are unproven. Of course there are no moralists who limit themselves strictly either to introspection or to the physical point of view.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book sets out to unravel the mystery of morality by establishing a practical scientific basis for understanding what makes actions right or wrong, good or bad. It begins by defining and classifying moral phenomena and differentiating them from non-moral ones in order to gain a clearer understanding of morality's scope. The author, delving into the relationship between morality and the individual conscience, highlights the role of voluntary action and its constituents, while equally emphasizing the influence of factors such as temperament and social influences in shaping moral development. Further, the book details the historical and evolutionary contexts surrounding the birth and growth of conscience on both individual and societal levels. It explores the role of conscience as the ultimate determinant of moral responsibility and the basis for normative ethical principles, even in the face of conflicting moral codes and ethical theories. This illuminating work emphasizes the profound nature of morality's role in human affairs, revealing a path forward for more effectively understanding, fostering, and implementing moral action. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330396544_0
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