The Elements Of Moral Science: Theoretical And Practical

By Noah Porter

Book Overview

""The Elements of Moral Science: Theoretical and Practical"" by Noah Porter is a comprehensive guide to moral philosophy. The book is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. In the theoretical section, Porter delves into the nature of morality, examining its foundations and principles. He discusses the various ethical theories that have been proposed throughout history, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Porter also explores the relationship between morality and religion, arguing that morality is not dependent on religious beliefs.In the practical section of the book, Porter applies the theoretical principles discussed in the first part to real-world ethical dilemmas. He examines issues such as lying, stealing, and killing, and provides guidance on how to make moral decisions in these situations. Porter also discusses the importance of character and virtue in living a moral life.Overall, ""The Elements of Moral Science"" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of moral philosophy. It provides readers with a solid foundation in ethical theory and practical guidance for navigating complex moral issues.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: 1163639893
• ISBN13: 9781163639894
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"