On The Foundations Of Morals, Four Sermons: With Additional Discourses And Essays (1839)

By William Whewell

Book Overview

On The Foundations Of Morals, Four Sermons: With Additional Discourses And Essays (1839) is a book written by William Whewell. The book is a collection of four sermons on the foundations of morals, which were originally delivered at the University of Cambridge. These sermons explore the nature of morality, the role of reason and intuition in moral decision-making, and the relationship between morality and religion.In addition to the four sermons, the book also includes several additional discourses and essays on related topics. These include a discussion of the nature of conscience, an exploration of the relationship between morality and law, and a critique of the utilitarian philosophy of Jeremy Bentham.Throughout the book, Whewell draws on a range of philosophical and theological traditions to develop his arguments. He emphasizes the importance of reason and intuition in moral decision-making, and argues that morality is grounded in a transcendent reality that is accessible to human beings.Overall, On The Foundations Of Morals, Four Sermons: With Additional Discourses And Essays (1839) is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of morality and its foundations. It will be of interest to anyone interested in ethics, philosophy, or theology.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: 1165482444
• ISBN13: 9781165482443
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"