Lectures On Systematic Morality Delivered In Lent Term 1846 - Softcover

Whewell, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1430491507 ISBN 13: 9781430491507

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Lectures on Systematic Morality Delivered in Lent Term 1846 is a book written by William Whewell. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered during the Lent term of 1846. The lectures cover various topics related to morality, including the nature of morality, the sources of moral knowledge, the relationship between morality and religion, and the practical applications of morality.The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of systematic morality. The first chapter provides an overview of the subject and defines key terms and concepts. The second chapter discusses the nature of moral obligation, while the third chapter explores the sources of moral knowledge.The fourth chapter examines the relationship between morality and religion, while the fifth chapter looks at the role of reason in moral decision-making. The sixth chapter discusses the principles of justice, while the seventh chapter explores the concept of virtue.The final three chapters of the book focus on practical applications of morality. The eighth chapter discusses the relationship between morality and politics, while the ninth chapter looks at the role of morality in society. The final chapter explores the relationship between morality and happiness.Overall, Lectures on Systematic Morality Delivered in Lent Term 1846 is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of morality and its practical applications. The book provides readers with a deep understanding of the subject and is an essential read for anyone interested in ethics and moral philosophy.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: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1430491507
• ISBN 13: 9781430491507
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212