Sign-In
Cart
The Moral Philosophy of Paley
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023884242
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 298
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Moral Philosophy of Paley examines the ethical and philosophical contributions of William Paley, a prominent 18th-century British clergyman and philosopher. Alexander Bain delves into Paley's influential work, particularly his articulation of utilitarianism and his arguments for the existence of God based on natural theology.
Bain analyzes Paley's approach to moral philosophy, exploring his views on duty, virtue, and the role of divine will in shaping ethical principles. The book offers valuable insights into the historical context of Paley's thought and its impact on subsequent philosophical discourse. It remains a significant resource for scholars and students interested in the history of ethics, religious thought, and the intersection of philosophy and theology.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
1 different editions
Also available
Also from
Bain, Alexander
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind; Volume 2
Mill, James
Mill, John Stuart
Bain, Alexander
Paperback
The Minor Works of George Grote: With critical remarks on his intellectual character, writings, and speeches
Bain, Alexander
Grote, George
Paperback
The International Scientific Series Mind And Body: The Theories Of Their Relation.
Bain, Alexander
Paperback
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind: Volume 1
Bain, Alexander
Grote, George
Mill, John Stuart
Paperback
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind: Volume 2
Bain, Alexander
Grote, George
Mill, John Stuart
Paperback
The Minor Works of George Grote: With critical remarks on his intellectual character, writings, and speeches
Bain, Alexander
Grote, George
Paperback
Analysis of the phenomena of the human mind. By: John Stuart Mill and ( WITH NOTES ILLUSTRATIVE AND CRITICAL BY. ) Alexander Bain, Andrew Findlater, G
Findlater, Andrew
Grote, George
Bain, Alexander
Paperback
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind; Volume 1
Mill, James
Mill, John Stuart
Bain, Alexander
Paperback
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind; Volume 2
Bain, Alexander
Mill, James
Mill, John Stuart
Hardcover
Analysis of the Phenomena of the Human Mind; Volume 1
Bain, Alexander
Mill, James
Mill, John Stuart
Hardcover
Philosophical Remains of George Croom Robertson: With a Memoir
Bain, Alexander
Robertson, George Croom
Paperback
Philosophical Remains of George Croom Robertson: With a memoir
Bain, Alexander
Robertson, George Croom
Paperback
The minor works of George Grote: With critical remarks on his intellectual character, writings and speeches
Grote, George
Bain, Alexander
Paperback
Philosophical Remains of George Croom Robertson: With a Memoir
Robertson, George Croom
Bain, Alexander
Whittaker, Thomas
Hardcover
Also in
Philosophy
Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea
Hunt-Hendrix, Leah
Taylor, Astra
Hardcover
In the Beginning Was the Deed: Realism and Moralism in Political Argument
Williams, Bernard
Paperback
The American Indian Mind in a Linear World: American Indian Studies and Traditional Knowledge
Fixico, Donald Lee
Paperback
Dreaming of Cinema: Spectatorship, Surrealism, and the Age of Digital Media
Lowenstein, Adam
Paperback
Machine Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm: Spiritual Freedom and the Re-Animation of Matter
Lafitte, Luke
Paperback
The Sociogony: Social Facts and the Ontology of Objects, Things, and Monsters
Worrell, Mark P.
Paperback
On Quality: An Inquiry Into Excellence: Unpublished and Selected Writings
Pirsig, Robert M.
Pirsig, Wendy K.
Hardcover
The Electromagnetic Brain: Em Field Theories on the Nature of Consciousness
Joye, Shelli Renée
Paperback
Philosophy in Turbulent Times: Canguilhem, Sartre, Foucault, Althusser, Deleuze, Derrida
Roudinesco, Elisabeth
Paperback
The New Science of Giambattista Vico: Unabridged Translation of the Third Edition (1744) with the Addition of Practic of the New Science
Vico, Giambattista
Paperback
The Persuaders: At the Front Lines of the Fight for Hearts, Minds, and Democracy
Giridharadas, Anand
Hardcover
The Dream of Reason: A History of Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance
Gottlieb, Anthony
Paperback
The Modes of Scepticism: Ancient Texts and Modern Interpretations
Annas, Julia
Barnes, Jonathan
Julia, Annas
Paperback
Friendship and Society: An Introduction to Augustine's Practical Philosophy
Burt, Donald X.
Paperback
Suffering and the Search for Meaning: Contemporary Responses to the Problem of Pain
Rice, Richard
Paperback
Essays V2: Moral And Entertaining On The Various Faculties And Passions Of The Human Mind (1815)
Clarendon, Edward Hyde Earl of
Paperback
The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
Hanselman, Stephen
Holiday, Ryan
Hardcover
The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us
Goldstein, Rebecca Newberger
Hardcover
The Obstacle Is the Way Expanded 10th Anniversary Edition: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials Into Triumph
Holiday, Ryan
Hardcover
Self-Help from the Middle Ages: What the Seven Deadly Sins Can Teach Us about Living
Jones, Peter
Hardcover
Other Minds: The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness
Godfrey-Smith, Peter
Paperback
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Fifth Anniversary Limited Edition: The Global Bestseller
Mackesy, Charlie
Hardcover
Bless & Release: The physics of letting go-and wanting what's meant for you.
Laporte, Danielle
Paperback
The Ethical Slut, Third Edition: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, and Other Freedoms in Sex and Love
Easton, Dossie
Hardy, Janet W.
Paperback
Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan
Yoda, Hiroko
Hardcover
Self-Reliance and Nature: The Complete First and Second Series of Emerson's Essays
Emerson, Ralph Waldo
Hardcover
The Rise and Fall of Rational Control: The History of Modern Political Philosophy
Mansfield, Harvey C.
Hardcover