The Value of a Study of Ethics (Classic Reprint): An Inaugural Lecture - Couverture souple

Hume, James Gibson

 
9781334701054: The Value of a Study of Ethics (Classic Reprint): An Inaugural Lecture

Synopsis

This book introduces the reader to the field of ethics, a critical examination of our moral convictions, actions, and relations. In outlining the importance of morality and the ethical examination of principles, the author maintains that our choices and actions benefit from critical reflection and systematic analysis. The author also discusses the relationship between ethics and other fields of study, such as science, political economy, and religion, arguing that none of these disciplines are fully independent of ethics, and each provides a different lens through which to understand the complexities of living. The author makes a case for the importance of ethics and philosophical study in society, emphasizing the role of ethics in understanding our moral obligations and in forming our values. This book provides a comprehensive overview of ethics, exploring its central concepts and the ways in which it can help us to live more thoughtful, reflective, and responsible lives.

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