Acrucial analysis and discussion of three principles that have been crucial to the development of ""moral thinking"" as we understand it today: Utilitarianism, Egoism and Intuitionism. Sidgwick's examination of ethical behavior, and more importantly, how humans develop these standards,still informs Libertarian politics today. Sidgwick is one of the most highly respected philoso...(展开全部)

Acrucial analysis and discussion of three principles that have been crucial to the development of ""moral thinking"" as we understand it today: Utilitarianism, Egoism and Intuitionism. Sidgwick's examination of ethical behavior, and more importantly, how humans develop these standards,still informs Libertarian politics today. Sidgwick is one of the most highly respected philoso...(展开全部)

亨利·西季威克是19世纪英国最重要的道德哲学家，古典功利主义学说的最好阐述者。生于1838年5月31日，1855年进入剑桥大学学院学习，主修古典作品。主有著作有：《伦理学史纲要》、《政治经济学原理》、《政治学原理》、《实践伦理学文集》。

亨利·西季威克是19世纪英国最重要的道德哲学家，古典功利主义学说的最好阐述者。生于1838年5月31日，1855年进入剑桥大学学院学习，主修古典作品。主有著作有：《伦理学史纲要》、《政治经济学原理》、《政治学原理》、《实践伦理学文集》。

Are we entitled to be confident that our moral judgements can be objective? Can they express insights into aspects of reality, rather than mere feelings, tastes, desires, decisions, upbringing, or conventions? Why must we consider some of our choices to be free, and how do our free choices matter? How far should our moral judgements be based on assessments of expected consequen...(展开全部)

Are we entitled to be confident that our moral judgements can be objective? Can they express insights into aspects of reality, rather than mere feelings, tastes, desires, decisions, upbringing, or conventions? Why must we consider some of our choices to be free, and how do our free choices matter? How far should our moral judgements be based on assessments of expected consequen...(展开全部)

Theories of Ethics offers a comprehensive survey of the major schools and figures in moral philosophy, from Socrates to the present day. Written entirely in non-technical language, it aims to be introductory without being elementary, so that readers may quickly engage with selected readings from classic sources. The writings of major philosophers are explained in a structured e...(展开全部)