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Explore how ethics fits with science, knowledge, and personal responsibility. This inaugural lecture argues that ethics cannot be separated from ideals, personality, and the choices we make every day. It shows why critical thinking and evidence matter, even as we seek to understand what we ought to do.
In clear, accessible language, the book questions the limits of dogmatic teaching and explains how science, theory, and moral judgment interact. It invites readers to consider how our ideals shape inquiry, learning, and action, and why personality matters in ethical reflection.
- It explains the tension between authority and independent thinking in ethics education.
- It discusses how science informs our understanding of values and duties.
- It describes the role of the will, feeling, and knowing in forming a moral life.
- It connects ethics to real-world concerns like charity, temperance, and social issues.
Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, foundational look at how ethical ideas arise, evolve, and guide conduct. This edition is suitable for students and general readers alike who want a structured view of how ethics relates to science, personality, and everyday responsibility.
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