Principles of Ethics

Rosmini, Blessed Antonio

ISBN 10: 0951321137 / ISBN 13: 9780951321133

Published by Dominion World Enterprises, 2017

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Synopsis:

Principles of Ethics, Rosmini’s first great work in the field of moral philosophy, looks to the light of reason as the objective basis of moral action. The subjective foundation of such action is the act of will by which we accept what the light of reason places before us. “Acknowledge what you know for what you know it to be” thus becomes the ultimate, self-evident expression of moral obligation. To acknowledge willingly what in fact we know is the essence of morality.
Rosmini’s moral theory depends upon a thorough examination of the objective nature of knowledge (already carried out in his New Essay), and on a careful analysis of human volition and freedom. Within the system of truth both the simple, straightforward beauty of moral good in the human person and the duplicity of evil become immediately obvious. It is also clear that willing acceptance of moral imperatives does not diminish, but enhances innate human dignity. Moral law, rational law and natural law indicate a single, inviolable source of obligation present to human nature under different aspects.

Synopsis: "Principles of Ethics" builds on "The Origin of Thought" by illustrating philsophically the objective, unchangeable value of moral principles, and the need to apply them to changing circumstances.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Principles of Ethics
Publisher: Dominion World Enterprises
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket