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The Methods of Ethics
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ISBN13: 9781023271059
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Henry Sidgwick's The Methods of Ethics remains a cornerstone of moral philosophy, offering a rigorous exploration of ethical systems and moral reasoning. This influential work delves into the foundations of ethics, examining various approaches to determining right and wrong. Sidgwick meticulously analyzes different methods of ethics, including utilitarianism, exploring their strengths, weaknesses, and practical implications.
A significant contribution to political philosophy and ethical theory, this book provides a comprehensive survey of moral thought. Readers will encounter a detailed examination of the principles that guide human conduct and shape societal values. The Methods of Ethics challenges readers to engage with fundamental questions about the nature of good, the pursuit of happiness, and the basis of moral obligation. This carefully prepared print edition ensures the enduring value of Sidgwick's insights are accessible to those seeking a deeper understanding of ethics.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 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.
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