First Principles Of Moral Science: A Course Of Lectures Delivered In The University Of Cambridge

""First Principles of Moral Science"" is a collection of lectures delivered by Thomas Rawson Birks at the University of Cambridge. The book covers a range of topics related to moral philosophy, including the nature of moral principles, the relationship between morality and religion, and the foundations of ethical reasoning. Birks argues that moral principles are grounded in the nature of the universe and that they are accessible to human reason. He also explores the role of conscience, the meaning of virtue, and the concept of moral progress. The book is a comprehensive introduction to moral philosophy and is suitable for students and scholars alike.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.

Birks was an Anglican clergyman, a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and served for a time as Edward Bickersteth's curate. A leading evangelical theologian, Birks succeeded F.D. Maurice as the Knightsbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at Cambridge University in 1872.