Mental and Moral Science

Mental and Moral Science is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Bain, a Scottish philosopher and educationalist. The book is divided into two parts: mental science and moral science. In the first part, Bain discusses the nature of the mind, perception, sensation, attention, memory, imagination, and reasoning. He also explores the relationship between the mind and the brain, and the various theories of consciousness.In the second part, Bain focuses on moral science, which includes ethics, the nature of morality, and the principles of moral conduct. He delves into the different theories of ethics, such as utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Bain also examines the concept of free will and determinism, and the role of emotions and motives in moral decision making.Throughout the book, Bain uses clear and concise language to explain complex philosophical concepts. He provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points, making the book accessible to both students and general readers. Mental and Moral Science is a classic work that continues to be relevant in contemporary debates about the nature of the mind and morality.1883. This volume contains both Part I and II of Mental and Moral Science. Alexander Bain, Scottish philosopher and educationalist, was an early proponent of scientific psychology. Along with his friend, John Stuart Mill, Bain was a major proponent of the British school of empiricism: a theory which based all knowledge on basic sensory experiences and not on introspection. Bain's philosophical and scientific writings were completed during his twenty years as a professor at Aberdeen. This treatise contains a Systematic Exposition of Mind, a History of the leading Questions in Mental Philosophy, and a copious Dissertation on Ethics. This edition is divided into two parts: one containing Psychology and the History of Philosophy; the other the Theory of Ethics and the Ethical Systems. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.