On the Ethics of NaturalismW. Blackwood and Sons, 1885 - 292 páginas |
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... ment of their practical consequences might solve the question as to the nature of the ends them- selves . If we assume certain possible and primá facie reasonable ethical ends , and then see what codes of morality they will yield ...
... ment of their practical consequences might solve the question as to the nature of the ends them- selves . If we assume certain possible and primá facie reasonable ethical ends , and then see what codes of morality they will yield ...
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... reason for this distinction in Kant's manner of state- ment . But both may be regarded as investigating human nature . such theories are prima facie unreasonable , but be- depending 14 ETHICS AND ITS PROBLEMS . Scope of the present inquiry,
... reason for this distinction in Kant's manner of state- ment . But both may be regarded as investigating human nature . such theories are prima facie unreasonable , but be- depending 14 ETHICS AND ITS PROBLEMS . Scope of the present inquiry,
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... ment of a greater balance of pleasure than the other , or is actually at the time more pleasant than that other . Thus the view that pleasure is the only motive of human action is really identical , for ethical purposes , with the ...
... ment of a greater balance of pleasure than the other , or is actually at the time more pleasant than that other . Thus the view that pleasure is the only motive of human action is really identical , for ethical purposes , with the ...
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... ment , than to say that it is determined by my judgment of what is pleasantest . " The negative side of the same view was ex- pressed by Locke in his doctrine that action is moved by the most pressing uneasiness ( Essay , II . xxi . 29 ...
... ment , than to say that it is determined by my judgment of what is pleasantest . " The negative side of the same view was ex- pressed by Locke in his doctrine that action is moved by the most pressing uneasiness ( Essay , II . xxi . 29 ...
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... ment of an ethical theory would be an attempt to find a principle of unity in the various ends actually aimed at by individuals , and recognised by them as " good . " This is made by Professor Sidg- wick , who , while allowing that " it ...
... ment of an ethical theory would be an attempt to find a principle of unity in the various ends actually aimed at by individuals , and recognised by them as " good . " This is made by Professor Sidg- wick , who , while allowing that " it ...
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