Elements of Morality Including Polity V1 - William Whewell - Bog

Elements of Morality Including Polity V1 is a book written by William Whewell that explores the principles of morality and polity. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the nature of morality and the second part delving into the principles of polity. In the first part, Whewell discusses the different theories of morality and argues for his own theory, which he calls the ""intuitional"" theory. He posits that moral principles are self-evident and can be known through intuition. In the second part, Whewell discusses the principles of polity, which he defines as the science of government. He argues that just as there are self-evident moral principles, there are also self-evident principles of government that can be known through intuition. He explores the different forms of government, including democracy, monarchy, and aristocracy, and argues that the best form of government is one that balances the interests of the individual with those of the community. Overall, Elements of Morality Including Polity V1 is a comprehensive exploration of the principles of morality and polity, written by a prominent philosopher of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ethics, political theory, or the philosophy of government.1859. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766155099. Volume 1 of 2. The reader will perceive that this work is not described in the title as having moral philosophy for its subject, but is entitled Elements of Morality. The distinction between the two subjects to which their two terms may be most appropriately applied is important. The difficulty of constructing a solid system of morality may be expected to be great in proportion to its great value and extensive bearings. This acknowledged difficulty in the task may procure some indulgence to him who undertakes it.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.