A System of Moral Philosophy

"A System of Moral Philosophy is the major synthesis of Francis Hutcheson's moral, social, and political thought. It is a concerted effort to make his theory of humanity's innate moral sense compatible with and the foundation of a natural jurisprudence that encompassed a system of natural rights and duties"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary

Contains the author's account of human nature, the supreme good and greatest happiness, divine providence, natural rights, and civil government. This work attempts to demonstrate that even the weaknesses of mankind seem to have contributed to our greater good and happiness.

Product details

• Authors: Francis Hutcheson, Francis/ Winch Hutcheson, James Mackintosh
• Assisted by: Knud Haakonssen (Editor)
• Publisher: Liberty fund usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.01.2004, delayed
• EAN: 9780865974609
• ISBN: 978-0-86597-460-9
• Series: Natural Law and Enlightenment
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works