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Explore the foundations of moral thought and what guides right action.
This comprehensive study rethinks ethics from its Greek roots to modern views, framing morality as a practical, personal pursuit of the good.
This edition revisits core ideas with clarity. It traces ethical theory from Hedonism and Rationalism to Eudaimonism, and it explains how psychology, method, and character shape ethical life. Readers will see how a thinker like James Seth connects theory to daily conduct and to the idea of personality as the moral ideal.- Clear definitions of ethics, morality, duty, and the good, with historical context.
- A structured look at major theories and their strengths and limits.
- Connections between thought, action, and the development of character.
- Guidance on how the ethical life relates to both inner insight and real-world duties.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fundamental questions of morality and human conduct, delving into the very essence of what it means to be good. The author examines various ethical theories throughout history, contrasting ancient and modern perspectives on the nature of the good, the right, and the role of duty in our lives. The book's exploration of the good as the driving force behind all ethical action challenges the reader to contemplate their own moral ideals and the principles that guide their choices. You'll find insightful discussions of hedonism, rationalism, and the idea of the person as the ultimate ethical unit, alongside an exploration of the relationship between the individual and society. The book's comprehensive analysis of ethical thought throughout history provides a rich foundation for understanding the ongoing search for a universal standard of moral value. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330030110_0
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