The Theory Of Good And Evil: A Treatise On Moral Philosophy V2

By Hastings Rashdall and Rashdall Hastings

Book Overview

The Theory of Good and Evil: A Treatise on Moral Philosophy is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of morality and ethics, written by the renowned philosopher Hastings Rashdall. This is the second volume of the work, which delves deeper into the moral theories and concepts introduced in the first volume.Rashdall's treatise is a thorough analysis of the various moral theories that have been proposed throughout history, including utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and virtue ethics. He also explores the relationship between morality and religion, examining the role that religious beliefs and practices have played in shaping moral systems.The author argues that morality is not simply a matter of personal preference or cultural tradition, but is grounded in objective principles that can be discovered through reason and reflection. He emphasizes the importance of moral education and the cultivation of moral character, and offers practical advice for individuals seeking to live a moral life.Overall, The Theory of Good and Evil is a seminal work in the field of moral philosophy, offering a nuanced and sophisticated analysis of the nature of morality and its place in human life.Volume Two of Two. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417972475.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: 116275995X
• ISBN13: 9781162759951
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"