Introduction to Ethics, Vol. 2 of 2: Including a Critical Survey of Moral Systems, Translated from the French of Jouffroy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William H. Channing

9780365164593: Introduction to Ethics, Vol. 2 of 2: Including a Critical Survey of Moral Systems, Translated from the French of Jouffroy (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365164593 ISBN 13: 9780365164593

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the ideas that shaped modern ethics, from Bentham’s legalist approach to the rise of the moral sense.

This edition surveys key figures who argued that human judgment blends law, morality, and instinct, and it traces how concepts of virtue, benevolence, and perfection have evolved across centuries.

This work delves into the early debates about what makes actions right or wrong. It examines Bentham’s utilitarian framework, contrasts it with moral-sense theories, and shows how philosophers like Shaftesbury, Butler, Hutcheson, and Wolf shaped our understanding of motive, happiness, and obligation. Readers will gain a clear sense of the arguments, the historical context, and the differences between metaphysical and practical theories of ethics.

Clear explanations of major ethical systems and how they relate to law, society, and personal conduct
Comparisons of how different thinkers treat concepts like virtue, benevolence, and the good
Insights into how moral judgments are justified, whether by sense, reason, or social utility
A chronological thread linking classical ideas to later developments in moral philosophy

Ideal for readers of philosophy, ethics, and intellectual history who want a concise, accessible overview of foundational theories and their implications for everyday life.

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