Lectures On Systematic Morality Delivered In Lent Term 1846 - Softcover

Whewell, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1163088706 ISBN 13: 9781163088708

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Lectures on Systematic Morality Delivered in Lent Term 1846"" is a book written by William Whewell, a prominent 19th-century philosopher and theologian. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by Whewell during the Lent term of 1846 at the University of Cambridge. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to morality, including the nature of moral philosophy, the foundation of moral principles, the relationship between morality and religion, and the role of moral education in society. Whewell draws on a variety of sources, including classical philosophy, Christian theology, and contemporary ethical theory, to develop his arguments and present his ideas.Throughout the book, Whewell emphasizes the importance of systematic thinking in moral philosophy. He argues that a rigorous and systematic approach is necessary to understand the complexities of moral issues and to develop a coherent and comprehensive moral theory. At the same time, he acknowledges the limitations of moral philosophy and the challenges of applying abstract principles to real-world situations.Overall, ""Lectures on Systematic Morality Delivered in Lent Term 1846"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a valuable contribution to the field of moral philosophy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of morality and the role of ethics in society.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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About the Author

William Whewell (1794-1866) was a professor of mineralogy (1828-1832) and moral philosophy (1838-1855) at the University of Cambridge. For twenty-five years he was the Master of Trinity College at Cambridge. Whewell was the author of many books, including "History of the Inductive Sciences" and" Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences".

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163088706
• ISBN 13: 9781163088708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 214