Isbn: 9780282005245 - contemporary english ethics a dissertation presented ro the university of leipzig for the degree of doctor of philosophy (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book invigorates our understanding of ethics by exploring the perspectives of renowned philosophers, from the renowned utilitarian John Stuart Mill to the evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin, through to the influential thinkers Herbert Spencer and Leslie Stephen. The author delves into their ideas on pleasure as the ultimate goal of action, the tension between egoism and altruism, and the role of sympathy in moral development. It comprehensively examines the evolution of ethical thought from the 19th century, exploring the interplay between philosophical, psychological, and biological concepts. By tracing the genesis of our moral compass, this book sheds new light on the complexities of human behavior and provides invaluable insights into the nature of good and evil. 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.…