Prolegomena to Ethics

Zusatztext David Brink's self-styled 'edition' of T. H. Green's classic text of Victorian moral philosophy ... is very welcome indeed ... Brink's 'edition' makes Green's interesting criticisms of classical utilitarianism accessible to a new generation of readers and helps to fill a much needed gap in the history of English-speaking moral philosophy. The volume is attractively produced by Oxford University Press, and will help to promote interest in Green's neglected work. Klappentext This is a new edition of T. H. Green's Prolegomena to Ethics (1883)! a classic of modern philosophy! in which Green sets out his perfectionist ethical theory. In addition to the text of the Prolegomena itself! this new edition provides an introductory essay! a bibliographical essay! and an index. Brink's extended editorial introduction examines the context! themes! and significance of Green's work and will be of special interest to readers working on the history of ethics! ethical theory! political philosophy! and nineteenth century philosophy. Zusammenfassung This is a new edition of T. H. Green's 'Prolegomena to Ethics' (1883), a classic of modern philosophy, in which Green sets out his perfectionist ethical theory. In addition to the text of the 'Prolegomena' itself, this new edition provides an introductory essay, a bibliographical essay, and an index. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction to the 2003 Edition Bibliographical Essay Preface to the Fifth Edition (1906) Preface to the First Edition (1883) Analytical Table of Contents PROLEGOMENA TO ETHICS Endnote: Translations Index

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• Authors: T. H. Green, T. H. ((1836-1882) White''s Professor of Mo Green, Thomas Hill Green, Green T. H.
• Assisted by: David O. Brink (Editor), David Owen Brink (Editor), Brink David O. (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2003
• EAN: 9780199266432
• ISBN: 978-0-19-926643-2
• No. of pages: 632
• Series: British Moral Philosophers (Pa; British Moral Philosophers; British Moral Philosophers
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; History of Ideas, PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / General, HISTORY / Social History, Social & political philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, Ethics and moral philosophy, Western philosophy: c 1600 to c 1900, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought