Manual of Supplementary References to the Course of Lectures Upon Moral Philosophy: Delivered Before the Junior Class of the South Carolina College (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780483131828: Manual of Supplementary References to the Course of Lectures Upon Moral Philosophy: Delivered Before the Junior Class of the South Carolina College (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483131822 ISBN 13: 9780483131828

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explains how Western moral thought evolved, from ancient virtue to modern duty.

This edition traces the history, theories, and methods of moral philosophy, helping readers see how ideas about right, wrong, and obligation developed across centuries.

Moral philosophy is presented as a living inquiry that connects what people believe with how they act. The book frames major schools, critiques theories of morality, and shows how conscience, natural law, and practical ethics relate to everyday conduct. It emphasizes both the history of ideas and their practical implications for life, law, and society.

Learn how philosophers classify moral theories and how those ideas argue for or against particular duties.
Explore the concept of conscience as a guiding inner law and its role in shaping moral judgment.
See how theories about virtue, happiness, and responsibility link to personal, social, and religious duties.
Understand how historical debates connect to modern questions about right, wrong, and moral reform.

Ideal for readers seeking a clear, historically grounded overview of moral philosophy and its enduring questions.

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