Ethics: Civil And Political (1902)

By David Allyn Gorton

Book Overview

Ethics: Civil and Political is a book written by David Allyn Gorton and first published in 1902. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the ethical principles that underpin civil and political life, and seeks to provide a framework for understanding the moral obligations of citizens and governments in a democratic society. The book is divided into three main parts. The first part provides an introduction to the concept of ethics, and discusses the different ethical theories that have been developed throughout history. The second part focuses on civil ethics, examining the moral principles that govern the behavior of individuals in society, including issues such as justice, rights, and social responsibility. The third part explores political ethics, examining the moral principles that govern the behavior of governments and other political actors, including issues such as democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.Throughout the book, Gorton draws on a range of historical and contemporary examples to illustrate his arguments, and provides a detailed analysis of the ethical challenges facing modern society. He argues that a strong ethical framework is essential for the effective functioning of civil and political life, and that individuals and governments must work together to uphold the values of justice, freedom, and equality.Overall, Ethics: Civil and Political is a thought-provoking and insightful book that provides a valuable contribution to the field of ethics and political philosophy. It is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the moral principles that underpin civil and political life, and the ethical challenges facing modern society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166597938
• ISBN13: 9781166597931
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"