The Origin of the Knowledge of Right and Wrong (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Brentano, Franz Clemens

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330832140 ISBN 13 : 9781330832141

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book offers a novel perspective on ethics and law. The author rejects the idea of natural rights, whether innate or acquired through social development. Instead, the author argues that moral truths are taught by nature herself, and that there is a natural sanction for law and morality. Drawing on psychology and ethics, the author demonstrates that the rightness of an action is analogous to the evidence of a self-evident judgment, and that this rightness gives rise to a legitimate preference for good actions. The author further examines the concept of the good, distinguishing between primary and secondary goods and arguing that only what is good in itself can be truly worthy of love. The book analyzes the complexities of comparing the relative value of goods, acknowledging the limitations of human knowledge in determining absolute superiority. However, the author emphasizes that practical considerations can help guide us in making decisions, as all lesser goods should be made subservient to the good of the widest possible sphere. Ultimately, this book provides a thought-provoking exploration of the origins of ethical knowledge and the natural foundation of law and morality.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330832140
• ISBN 13: 9781330832141
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 206
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