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British Idealist philosopher F. H. Bradley (18461924) argues against the dominant ethical theories of his time in this book, first published in 1876. It is a polemical work that examines utilitarianism, Kantian ethics and popular views of basic concepts in moral philosophy, and argues that they are fundamentally flawed.

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Preface; 1. The vulgar notion of responsibility in connection with the theories of free-will and necessity; 2. Why should I be moral?; 3. Pleasure for pleasure's sake; 4. Duty for duty's sake; 5. My station and its duties; 6. Ideal morality; 7. Selfishness and self-sacrifice; Concluding remarks.

Ethical Studies

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 1/19/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108040259, 978-1108040259
      ISBN10: 110804025X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      British Idealist philosopher F. H. Bradley (18461924) argues against the dominant ethical theories of his time in this book, first published in 1876. It is a polemical work that examines utilitarianism, Kantian ethics and popular views of basic concepts in moral philosophy, and argues that they are fundamentally flawed.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. The vulgar notion of responsibility in connection with the theories of free-will and necessity; 2. Why should I be moral?; 3. Pleasure for pleasure's sake; 4. Duty for duty's sake; 5. My station and its duties; 6. Ideal morality; 7. Selfishness and self-sacrifice; Concluding remarks.

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