Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought - Alexander Balmain Bruce - Bog

The Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought is a philosophical book written by Alexander Balmain Bruce. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of moral order in both ancient and modern thought. The author explores the philosophical ideas of ancient Greek thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle, as well as the moral theories of modern philosophers like Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the ancient Greek concept of moral order, examining the ideas of Plato and Aristotle on the nature of morality and the role of virtue in human life. The author also explores the concept of the divine order in ancient Greek thought, and how it relates to the moral order of the world.The second part of the book focuses on modern philosophical ideas about moral order. The author examines the moral theories of Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Nietzsche, and how their ideas about morality relate to the concept of moral order. The author also explores the role of religion in modern philosophical thought, and how it shapes our understanding of moral order.Overall, The Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought provides a comprehensive analysis of the concept of moral order in both ancient and modern philosophical thought. It is a thought-provoking book that will be of interest to anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or the nature of morality.1899. Buddha and the Moral Order; Zoroaster's Dualism; The Greek Tragedians: Nemesis; The Stoics: Providence; Divination; The Hebrew Prophet; The Book of Job; Christ's Teaching Concerning Divine Providence; Modern Optimism: Browning; Modern Dualism: Scientific and Philosophic Aspects; Religious and Social Aspects; Retrospect and Prospect; Index.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.