Freedom and the Moral Life
Title | Freedom and the Moral Life PDF eBook |
Author | John K. Roth |
Publisher | |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | Philosophy |
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Moral Freedom
Title | Moral Freedom PDF eBook |
Author | Alan Wolfe |
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Pages | 278 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9780393323023 |
Focusing on the traditional virtues of loyalty, honesty, self- restraint, and forgiveness, Wolfe (religion and American public life, Boston College) describes the state of contemporary moral thinking in the United States. He describes the struggle for individuals to forge a moral life without guidance from strict conventions. He considers the prevalent attitudes of eight American communities: from San Francisco's Castro district to the small-town environs of Tipton, Iowa, from Lackland Air Force Base to Fall River, Massachusetts. The cover shows shows the subtitle as The search for virtue in a world of choice, while the title page (and Library of Congress) cataloguing show The impossible idea that defines the way we live now. c. Book News Inc.
Freedom And The Moral Life
Title | Freedom And The Moral Life PDF eBook |
Author | John K Roth |
Publisher | Palala Press |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2018-03-04 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781379275466 |
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Spinoza on Human Freedom
Title | Spinoza on Human Freedom PDF eBook |
Author | Matthew J. Kisner |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 275 |
Release | 2011-02-10 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1139500090 |
Spinoza was one of the most influential figures of the Enlightenment, but his often obscure metaphysics makes it difficult to understand the ultimate message of his philosophy. Although he regarded freedom as the fundamental goal of his ethics and politics, his theory of freedom has not received sustained, comprehensive treatment. Spinoza holds that we attain freedom by governing ourselves according to practical principles, which express many of our deepest moral commitments. Matthew J. Kisner focuses on this theory and presents an alternative picture of the ethical project driving Spinoza's philosophical system. His study of the neglected practical philosophy provides an accessible and concrete picture of what it means to live as Spinoza's ethics envisioned.
Happiness and the Christian Moral Life
Title | Happiness and the Christian Moral Life PDF eBook |
Author | Paul J. Wadell |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 309 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1442209720 |
Happiness and the Christian Moral Life introduces students to Christian Ethics looking at ethics as a path to the "good life" and happiness, rather than a strict set of rules. Revisions and updates include lists of suggested readings and resources, new discussions of how technology shapes relationships, a more fully developed account of Augustine and happiness, and more.
Choosing Freedom
Title | Choosing Freedom PDF eBook |
Author | Karen Stohr |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 329 |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0197537812 |
Could a long-dead German philosopher have anything useful to say about how you should live your life? In the case of Immanuel Kant, the answer is yes. Although Kant is best known for his abstract ethical writings, you might be surprised to learn that this philosophical giant had things to say about gossiping, doing favors, getting drunk, telling white lies, and being a good dinner party guest. This book will help you understand the essential framework of Kant's ethical theory, with its emphasis on rationality, freedom, and hopefulness. It will show you what it means to live in a Kantian way, and how valuable it can be to do so.
The Moral Lives of Animals
Title | The Moral Lives of Animals PDF eBook |
Author | Dale Peterson |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 353 |
Release | 2012-06-19 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1608193462 |
Examines the moral behavior observed in animals and argues that human beings are not the only species to live by the principles of cooperation, kindness, and empathy.