Essays On The Intellectual Powers, Moral Sentiment, Happiness And National Felicity (1805)

""Essays On The Intellectual Powers, Moral Sentiment, Happiness And National Felicity"" is a collection of essays by Scottish philosopher Adam Ferguson, first published in 1805. The book is divided into four parts that explore different aspects of human nature and society. The first part discusses the intellectual powers of humans, including perception, memory, imagination, and reasoning. Ferguson argues that these powers are essential to understanding the world and making decisions, but they are also limited by our experiences and biases. The second part focuses on moral sentiment, which Ferguson defines as the innate sense of right and wrong that guides our behavior. He explores the origins of moral sentiment and its role in shaping society and individual happiness. The third part of the book examines happiness, which Ferguson believes is the ultimate goal of human existence. He explores different theories of happiness, including hedonism and virtue ethics, and argues that true happiness comes from living a virtuous life. The final part of the book discusses national felicity, or the happiness and well-being of a society as a whole. Ferguson explores the factors that contribute to national felicity, including government, education, and culture. He argues that a just and free society is necessary for national felicity to be achieved. Overall, ""Essays On The Intellectual Powers, Moral Sentiment, Happiness And National Felicity"" is a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and society that remains relevant today. Ferguson's insights into the nature of morality, happiness, and social organization continue to inform philosophical and political debates.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.