Bishop Butler's Ethical Discourses (1855)
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ISBN10: 1166479021
ISBN13: 9781166479022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166479022
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Bishop Butler's Ethical Discourses is a collection of sermons and essays written by Joseph Butler, an influential Anglican bishop and theologian who lived in the 18th century. This book was first published in 1752 and has since become a classic work in the field of ethics and moral philosophy.The discourses in this book cover a wide range of topics related to ethics, including human nature, morality, and the role of reason in moral decision-making. Butler argues that humans are naturally inclined towards virtue, but that this inclination must be nurtured and developed through education and practice.One of the key themes of this book is the importance of conscience in ethical decision-making. Butler emphasizes the need for individuals to listen to their own inner voice and to follow their own sense of right and wrong, rather than simply conforming to external moral standards.Throughout the book, Butler draws on examples from history and literature to illustrate his points, and he engages with the ideas of other philosophers and theologians of his time. His writing is clear and accessible, making this book an excellent introduction to ethical theory for students and general readers alike.This edition of Bishop Butler's Ethical Discourses was published in 1855 and includes an introduction by the editor, which provides context for Butler's work and discusses its ongoing relevance to contemporary ethical debates.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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