Bøger af George Combe

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""Moral Philosophy or The Duties of Man Considered in His Individual, Domestic and Social Capacities"" is a book written by George Combe that explores the concept of morality and ethics in human life. The book is divided into three parts that focus on individual, domestic, and social duties. In the first part, Combe discusses the moral responsibilities of an individual towards oneself, including the importance of self-control, self-improvement, and the pursuit of happiness through virtuous living. In the second part, he examines the responsibilities of individuals towards their families and loved ones, emphasizing the importance of kindness, compassion, and mutual support. The final part of the book deals with the social responsibilities of individuals towards their communities and society as a whole. Combe argues that individuals have a duty to contribute to the betterment of society, to promote justice and equality, and to work towards the common good. Throughout the book, Combe draws on various philosophical and religious traditions, including Christianity, Stoicism, and Utilitarianism, to develop his ideas on morality and ethics. The book is a comprehensive guide to living a moral and ethical life, and it remains a significant work in the field of moral philosophy.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.

This treatise is a humble attempt to produce highly interesting and instructive works on moral science. The author confines his observations exclusively to man as he exists in the present world, and in perusing these pages, this explanation must be kept in view. Illustrated. Contents: natural law; constitution of man, and its relations to external objects; sources of human happiness and conditions requisite for maintaining it; application of the natural laws to the practical arrangements of life; what extent are the miseries of mankind referable to infringement of the laws of nature; evils that befall mankind from infringement of the organic laws; calamities arising from infringement of the moral law; punishment as inflicted under the natural laws; morals advantages of punishment; on the combined operation of the natural laws; influence of natural laws on the happiness of individuals; relation between science and scripture; conclusion.

George Combe (1788-1858) was an influential British phrenologist. These volumes, first published in 1841, contain Combe's account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838-1840, and provide valuable details concerning nineteenth-century American society. Volume 1 covers his stay in New England.

George Combe (1788-1858) rose from humble origins to tour widely in Europe and the United States lecturing on phrenology, the popular Victorian belief that character traits were determined by the configuration of the skull. His most famous book, The Constitution of Man, published in 1828, put forward a naturalist agenda and sold approximately 350,000 copies. In 1857, Combe published On the Relation between Science and Religion. He denounces dogmatism and sectarianism, and argues insistently that religious leaders should encourage the study of science as revealing God's governance. He proposes that phrenology sheds light on the divine purpose and moral laws through an improved understanding of the human mind, and criticises both scientists and religious leaders who maintain that higher thought has nothing to do with the brain. His book ranges widely across the concerns of Victorian educated classes, and addresses questions many of which still resonate today.