Elements Of Morality Including Polity V1

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Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014 - 402 Seiten
""Elements of Morality Including Polity V1"" is a book written by William Whewell, and it explores the fundamental principles of morality and politics. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on morality and the second part on polity. In the first part, Whewell discusses the nature of morality, its relationship with religion, and the various ethical theories that have been proposed throughout history. He also examines the role of conscience and the importance of moral education in shaping individual character.The second part of the book focuses on polity, which refers to the organization and governance of society. Whewell discusses the different forms of government, including democracy, monarchy, and aristocracy, and analyzes their strengths and weaknesses. He also explores the concept of sovereignty and the relationship between the state and the individual.Throughout the book, Whewell emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in both morality and polity. He argues that ethical and political decisions should be based on objective principles rather than personal preferences or arbitrary rules. Overall, ""Elements of Morality Including Polity V1"" is a comprehensive exploration of the foundations of morality and politics, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in these topics.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1859 Edition.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.

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