The Active And The Moral Powers Of Man

""The Active and the Moral Powers of Man"" is a philosophical treatise written by Dugald Stewart, a Scottish philosopher and professor of moral philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. The book explores the nature of human agency and the moral principles that guide human behavior. Stewart examines the active powers of the human mind, including perception, memory, imagination, and reasoning, and argues that these powers are essential to human agency and autonomy. He also explores the moral powers of the human mind, including conscience, moral judgment, and moral sentiment, and argues that these powers are necessary for ethical decision-making and virtuous behavior.Throughout the book, Stewart draws on the works of other philosophers, including David Hume and Immanuel Kant, to develop his own theories about the nature of human agency and morality. He also discusses the role of education and social institutions in shaping moral character and behavior.Overall, ""The Active and the Moral Powers of Man"" is a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical foundations of human agency and morality, and is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, ethics, and psychology.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Outlines of Moral Philosophy, by Dugald Stewart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417919086.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.