The Ethics Of William Wollaston (1922)

By Clifford Griffeth Thompson

Book Overview

The Ethics Of William Wollaston is a book written by Clifford Griffith Thompson in 1922. The book is a comprehensive study of the ethical philosophy of William Wollaston, an English philosopher who lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book examines Wollaston's ethical theories, which are based on the idea that morality is grounded in reason and that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve happiness. The book provides a detailed analysis of Wollaston's ideas on virtue, duty, and the nature of moral goodness. It also explores Wollaston's views on the relationship between ethics and religion, and his belief that morality is rooted in God's nature. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ethics and the development of ethical 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166173909
• ISBN13: 9781166173906
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"