Whewell C S (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Harlequin Press, Manchester and London, First Published in 1952. 543 pages. Illustrated. 8.5 x 5.5", hardcover, no dj. No dj, library marks, owner name, text clean, tight, VG/none.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Brown cloth binding with gold colored print on spine. light foxing spots on both endpapers. Two top corner tips lightly bumped. Otherwise tight, sound and unmarked. 543 pages. Maroon paper dust jacket with white print, Some spots on front panelTatering at top of spine. Light wear at top two corner tips. In mylar and notprice clipped.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental questions surrounding morality and the nature of human action. It examines the philosophical and theological arguments surrounding the concept of conscience, challenging the prevailing view that morality is simply a matter of self-interest or societal conditioning. The author explores the writings of prominent thinkers, including Plato, the Stoics, and Bishop Butler, to demonstrate how the notion of an inherent moral compass has been recognized throughout history, even within different cultural and religious traditions. The book's central theme is the existence of a universal, God-given moral law that transcends individual desires and external pressures. This law, the author contends, is discernible through our innate capacity for moral judgment, what he refers to as "conscience." This exploration of the internal world of the human soul provides a foundation for understanding the moral imperative and its implications for individual conduct and societal structures. The book's insights offer a compelling alternative to the purely utilitarian view of morality, reminding us of the intrinsic value of virtue and the importance of seeking a deeper understanding of our own moral nature. 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.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-library book, Hardback, usual stamps and marking. Clean text, sound binding. Quick dispatch from UK seller.