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Outlines of the History of Ethics

Outlines of the History of Ethics

Sidgwick, Henry

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1432613553
ISBN13: 9781432613556
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 25 2004
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Outlines of the History of Ethics is a comprehensive book written by Henry Sidgwick that provides a detailed overview of the development of ethical theories throughout history. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on ancient ethical theories, including those of the Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. The second part examines medieval and modern ethical theories, including those of the Renaissance, Enlightenment, and Romantic periods. The final part of the book covers contemporary ethical theories, including those of utilitarianism, Kantianism, and virtue ethics. Throughout the book, Sidgwick provides critical analysis and evaluation of each theory, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ethics and the development of ethical thought over time.1892. Henry Sidgwick was the quintessential Victorian, the perfect 19th Century English academic. Throughout the 1860s, he would undertake the study of philosophy, religious history and ethics. Sidgwick was particularly influenced by the thought of John Stuart Mill. He is best remembered for his famous volume, The Methods of Ethics. Contents: Greek and Greco-Roman Ethics; Christianity and Mediaeval Ethics; Modern, Chiefly English, Ethics; General Account of the Subject; Greek and Greco-Roman Ethics; Christianity and Mediaeval Ethics; and Modern, Chiefly English, Ethics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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