Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers by Henry Sidgwick (English

Description: Outlines of the History of Ethics for English Readers by Henry Sidgwick In this book published in 1886, Henry Sidgwick (1838–1900) gives an account of moral philosophy throughout history. He considers general issues in ethics and then gives a detailed critique of the work of major philosophers from early Greek thinkers through to his nineteenth-century contemporaries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the most influential of the Victorian philosophers, Henry Sidgwick (1838–1900) was the author of the masterpiece of utilitarianism, The Methods of Ethics. He also made important contributions to fields such as economics, political theory, and classics. An active champion of higher education for women, he founded Cambridges Newnham College in 1871. He attended Rugby School and then Trinity College, Cambridge, where he remained his whole career. In 1859 he accepted a lectureship in classics, and held this post for ten years. He then changed direction and in 1869 took up a lectureship in moral philosophy. In this book, published in 1886, Sidgwick gives an objective summary of ethical philosophies throughout history. He considers general issues in ethics and then gives a detailed critique of the work of major philosophers from early Greek thinkers through to his nineteenth-century contemporaries. Author Biography Henry Sidgwick (May 31, 1838 - August 28,1900) was a professor, philosopher, writer and advocate for womens education. An analytical Utilitarian in his politics, as a philosopher he examined the principles of "ethical hedonism," human behavior and free will. He developed a reputation as an excellent teacher who treated students as equals and was also a member of the Metaphysical Society. Table of Contents Preface; Introduction; 1. General account of the subject; 2. Greek and Greco-Roman ethics; 3. Christianity and mediaeval ethics; 4. Modern, chiefly English, ethics; Index. Promotional Published in 1886, this book is a history of ethics from the early Greeks through to nineteenth-century schools of thought. Promotional "Headline" Published in 1886, this book is a history of ethics from the early Greeks through to nineteenth-century schools of thought. Description for Bookstore In this book published in 1886, Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) gives an account of moral philosophy throughout history. He considers general issues in ethics and then gives a detailed critique of the work of major philosophers from early Greek thinkers through to his nineteenth-century contemporaries. Description for Library In this book published in 1886, Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) gives an account of moral philosophy throughout history. He considers general issues in ethics and then gives a detailed critique of the work of major philosophers from early Greek thinkers through to his nineteenth-century contemporaries. Details ISBN1108041043 Author Henry Sidgwick Short Title OUTLINES OF THE HIST OF ETHICS Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 1108041043 ISBN-13 9781108041041 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 170.9 Year 2011 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1838 Death 1900 Pages 306 Series Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy Publication Date 2011-12-01 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises UK Release Date 2011-12-01 AU Release Date 2011-12-01 NZ Release Date 2011-12-01 Alternative 9781139136624 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91400830;

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