Practical Ethics: A Collection of Addresses and Essays - Couverture souple

Sidgwick, Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1437097103 ISBN 13 : 9781437097108

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

Practical Ethics: A Collection of Addresses and Essays is a book written by the British philosopher and moral theorist, Henry Sidgwick. Originally published in 1898, this book contains a collection of essays and lectures that Sidgwick gave throughout his career on various ethical and moral issues.The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different aspect of practical ethics. The first part focuses on the foundations of ethics, including discussions on the nature of moral obligation, the meaning of moral terms, and the relationship between morality and religion.The second part of the book deals with specific ethical issues, such as the morality of lying, the ethics of punishment, and the moral implications of war. Sidgwick presents a rigorous and thoughtful analysis of each issue, drawing on his extensive knowledge of moral philosophy and his own ethical beliefs.The third and final part of the book is a collection of addresses and essays on various topics related to practical ethics. These include discussions on the ethics of democracy, the role of ethics in education, and the importance of ethics in social and political life.Throughout the book, Sidgwick presents a nuanced and thoughtful approach to ethical issues, emphasizing the importance of reason and impartiality in moral decision-making. His writing is clear and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the study of ethics and moral philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Revue de presse

Sidgwick's Practical Ethics is a remarkable collection of engaging essays by a philosopher-economist who was deeply humane as well as fiercely rational. His ideas and critical scrutinies remain as relevant and useful today as they were when this book was first published a hundred years ago. An illuminating introduction by Sissela Bok--herself a leading contributor to practical ethics--adds to the attractions of this wonderful book. (Amartya Sen, Professor of Economics and Philosophy, Harvard University)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1437097103
• ISBN 13: 9781437097108
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 268
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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