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Practical Ethics: A Collection of Addresses and Essays is a book written by the British philosopher and moral theorist, Henry Sidgwick. Originally published in 1898, this book contains a collection of essays and lectures that Sidgwick gave throughout his career on various ethical and moral issues.The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different aspect of practical ethics. The first part focuses on the foundations of ethics, including discussions on the nature of moral obligation, the meaning of moral terms, and the relationship between morality and religion.The second part of the book deals with specific ethical issues, such as the morality of lying, the ethics of punishment, and the moral implications of war. Sidgwick presents a rigorous and thoughtful analysis of each issue, drawing on his extensive knowledge of moral philosophy and his own ethical beliefs.The third and final part of the book is a collection of addresses and essays on various topics related to practical ethics. These include discussions on the ethics of democracy, the role of ethics in education, and the importance of ethics in social and political life.Throughout the book, Sidgwick presents a nuanced and thoughtful approach to ethical issues, emphasizing the importance of reason and impartiality in moral decision-making. His writing is clear and accessible, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the study of ethics and 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.

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Lectures On The Ethics Of T. H. Green, Mr. Herbert Spencer And J. Martineau is a book written by Henry Sidgwick. The book is a collection of lectures on the ethical theories of three prominent philosophers of the 19th century - T. H. Green, Herbert Spencer, and J. Martineau. The lectures provide an in-depth analysis of the ethical systems of these philosophers and their contributions to the field of ethics. The author examines the similarities and differences between the three philosophers' theories, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. The book is intended for students and scholars of philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the history of ethical thought. It is a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the ethical theories of Green, Spencer, and Martineau, and their relevance to contemporary ethical 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.

Lectures On The Philosophy Of Kant And Other Philosophical Lectures And Essays is a collection of writings by the renowned philosopher Henry Sidgwick. The book includes a series of lectures on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. In these lectures, Sidgwick offers a detailed analysis of Kant's ideas on ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics.In addition to the lectures on Kant, the book also includes a number of other philosophical essays and lectures by Sidgwick. These cover a range of topics, including the nature of consciousness, the philosophy of religion, and the relationship between science and philosophy.Sidgwick was a highly respected philosopher in his own right, and his writings were influential in the development of ethical theory and the philosophy of mind. This book provides a fascinating insight into his thinking, as well as a detailed exploration of Kant's ideas and their continuing relevance to contemporary 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.

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One of the most influential of the Victorian philosophers, Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) also made important contributions to fields such as economics, political theory, and classics. He analyses the practical side of governance in this 1891 work, in which he discusses topics such as political parties, law, and war.

One of the most influential of the Victorian philosophers, Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) was the author of the masterpiece of utilitarianism, The Methods of Ethics. He also made important contributions to fields such as economics, political theory, and classics. An active champion of higher education for women, he founded Cambridge's Newnham College in 1871. He attended Rugby School and then Trinity College, Cambridge, where he remained his whole career. In 1859 he accepted a lectureship in classics, and held this post for ten years. He then changed direction and in 1869 took up a lectureship in moral philosophy. In this book, published in 1886, Sidgwick gives an objective summary of ethical philosophies throughout history. He considers general issues in ethics and then gives a detailed critique of the work of major philosophers from early Greek thinkers through to his nineteenth-century contemporaries.

One of the most influential of the Victorian philosophers, Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) also made important contributions to fields such as economics, political theory, and classics. An active champion of higher education for women, he founded Cambridge's Newnham College in 1871. He attended Rugby School and then Trinity College, Cambridge, where he remained his whole career. In 1859 he took up a lectureship in classics, and held this post for ten years. In 1869, he moved to a lectureship in moral philosophy, the subject where he left his greatest mark. Published posthumously in 1902, this work is Sidgwick's expository critique of the leading schools of thought that had emerged to rival his philosophy of utilitarianism, which he had presented previously in his masterpiece The Methods of Ethics (also reissued in this series).

Published in 1874, Sidgwick's masterpiece argues the utilitarian approach to ethics and presents a systematic and historically sensitive approach to ethical research that influenced utilitarian philosophers well into the twentieth century. It remains a valuable introduction to the philosophy, practice and history of ethics. This reissue includes the 1877 supplement.

Written by Cambridge philosopher and economist Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900), this work defends the utilitarian convictions of John Stuart Mill against a newer, more radical generation of economic philosophers. The book was first published in 1883; the second edition, reissued here, was published in 1887.

Essays on Ethics and Method is a selection of the shorter writings of the great nineteenth-century moral philosopher Henry Sidgwick. Sidgwick's monumental work The Methods of Ethics is a classic of philosophy; this new volume is a fascinating complement to it. The volume will be a rich resource for anyone interested in moral philosophy or the development of modern analytical philosophy.

This volume reintroduces the work of English philosopher and educator Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900). First published in 1898, it collects nine essays in which Sidgwick discusses ethical issues including the use of animals in research and whether public officials may ever be justified in lying.