Practical Ethics: A Collection of Addresses and Essays (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the challenges of building a system of ethics for individuals and society as a whole. The author reflects on the history of ethical thought, from the ancient Greeks to the present day, recognizing the fundamental disagreements that have persisted among philosophers and moralists. The author argues for a middle ground approach, focusing on practical ethics and the need to reconcile the seemingly divergent moral codes of different professions and social groups with a broader conception of right and wrong. He explores the role of common sense and practical experience in shaping a moral system, emphasizing the need to consider the viewpoints of ordinary individuals, not just those with advanced philosophical training. The book delves into the complex relationship between morality and happiness, and the difficulties of navigating the tensions between personal desires and societal needs. The author challenges readers to move beyond mere platitudes and delve into a deeper understanding of ethical dilemmas, recognizing the need for nuanced thinking and respectful discussion. Ultimately, this book offers a valuable framework for navigating the intricate terrain of ethics, urging readers to engage with moral questions in a thoughtful and informed manner. 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.…
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- Title
- Practical Ethics: A Collection of Addresses and Essays (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Henry Sidgwick
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
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- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
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- Paperback
- Language
- English
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- 1440086915
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- 9781440086915
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- Ethics
How far should faith shape our moral choices? This work argues that religion influences everyday ethics far more than strict doctrines suggest.
In these pages, the author examines how people stay connected to religious communities even when their personal beliefs drift. He surveys how affection, habit, and social bonds complicate the question of who truly “belongs,” and what that means for truthfulness and responsibility. The discussion moves from church membership to a broader claim: the moral role of religion in society, and how loyalties interact with veracity, promises, and the search for the common good. What you’ll encounter:
- Arguments for allowing a flexible view of religious conformity, without abandoning honesty.
- Thoughtful questions about how truth, faith, and social duties intersect in everyday life.
- Concrete examples that weigh when deception might be justified, and when it cannot.
- A utilitarian lens on moral obligations, including how virtue supports happiness in a community.
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Along with these addresses I have included four papers, having, either in whole or in part, similarly practical aims. Two of these, on Public Morality and Clerical Veracity, and part of a third, on the Pursuit of Culture, are published here for the first time. I have placed each of the three either before or after the address that appeared most cognate in subject. The connection is closest in the case of the paper on Clerical Veracity; which is, in fact, a fuller exposition - called forth by contro versy - Of my views on a portion of the subject of the address that precedes it. The last paper in the volume - on Unreasonable Action - I have not included without some hesitation, as it was written primarily from a psychological rather than a practical point of view: but on the whole it appeared to me to have sufi'icient ethical interest to justify its inclusion.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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