The Active And The Moral Powers Of Man

By Dugald Stewart

Book Overview

""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 argues that humans possess both active powers, such as the ability to think, reason, and act, and moral powers, which enable them to make ethical decisions and act in accordance with their values. He discusses the role of education in shaping these powers, as well as the importance of cultivating virtues like honesty, benevolence, and justice. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of moral philosophy and offers insights into the nature of human agency and the foundations of ethical behavior.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425478956
• ISBN13: 9781425478957
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"