Theoretical Ethics (1897)

Theoretical Ethics is a philosophical work written by Milton Valentine and first published in 1897. The book explores various ethical theories and concepts, including moral absolutism, relativism, egoism, utilitarianism, and deontology. Valentine's approach to ethics is heavily influenced by Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy, and he argues that moral principles should be based on rationality and universalism rather than subjective preferences or cultural norms. He also critiques the idea of moral skepticism and defends the existence of objective moral truths.Throughout the book, Valentine engages with the ideas of other prominent philosophers such as John Stuart Mill, Jeremy Bentham, and Friedrich Nietzsche. He also discusses the relationship between ethics and religion, the nature of moral responsibility, and the role of emotions in ethical decision-making.Overall, Theoretical Ethics provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of ethical theories and concepts, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of ethics or 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.