The Philosophy Of The Moral Feelings (1846) - John Abercrombie - Bog

The Philosophy Of The Moral Feelings, written by John Abercrombie in 1846, is a philosophical work that explores the nature of moral feelings and their role in shaping human behavior. Abercrombie argues that moral feelings are an essential part of human nature and are responsible for guiding our actions towards the good and the right.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of moral feelings. Abercrombie begins by defining what he means by moral feelings and how they differ from other emotions. He then goes on to examine the origins of moral feelings, arguing that they are innate and universal to all human beings.Abercrombie also explores the relationship between moral feelings and reason, arguing that while reason is important in making moral judgments, it is ultimately our moral feelings that guide our actions. He also examines the role of moral education in shaping our moral feelings and behavior.Throughout the book, Abercrombie draws on examples from literature, history, and everyday life to illustrate his arguments. He also engages with the ideas of other philosophers, including David Hume and Immanuel Kant, in order to further develop his own theories.Overall, The Philosophy Of The Moral Feelings is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a compelling argument for the importance of moral feelings in human life.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.