[PDF] Scientific Basis Of Morals eBook

Author : William Kingdon Clifford
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 19,63 MB
Release : 2022-05-28
Category : Fiction
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The scientific basis of morals is a series of essays by William Kingdon Clifford. They cover philosophical areas such as right and wrong, the ethics of belief and the ethics of religion.

Author : William Kingdon Clifford
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 19,16 MB
Release : 2018-09-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3734043190

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Reproduction of the original: The Scientific Basis of Morals, and other essays by William Kingdon Clifford

Author : William Kingdon Clifford
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Page : pages
File Size : 41,62 MB
Release : 2017-11-22
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ISBN : 9781910146316

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William Kingdon Clifford, FRS (1845-79) was an English mathematician and philosopher. His areas of research were very wide ranging and in this book, published posthumously, he demonstrates his interest in applying rational and scientific thought to the moral and ethical questions of human existence. The book republishes four of Clifford's essays: The Scientific Basis of Morals Right and Wrong: The Scientific Ground of their Distinction The Ethics of Belief The Ethics of Religion Even in our own 'post-modern age', it may be appropriate to reflect on Clifford's maxim of 'it is wrong always, everywhere and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence'. Perhaps humanity should apply Clifford's thought processes to the present-day problems of religious extremism, climate change and 'fake news'. This edition features short footnotes adding some explanations to the terms used in the original publication.

Author : G Gore
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,80 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781022467576

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Explore the intersection of science and ethics with this groundbreaking work. Using empirical research and philosophical analysis, the author makes a compelling case for why certain moral behaviors are hardwired into human nature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : James Davison Hunter
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,81 MB
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0300240406

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Why efforts to create a scientific basis of morality are neither scientific nor moral: “Important and timely.”—The Wall Street Journal In this illuminating book, James Davison Hunter and Paul Nedelisky trace the origins and development of the centuries-long, passionate, but ultimately failed quest to discover a scientific foundation for morality. The “new moral science” led by such figures as E.O. Wilson, Patricia Churchland, Sam Harris, Jonathan Haidt, and Joshua Greene is only the newest manifestation of that quest. Though claims for its accomplishments are often wildly exaggerated, this new iteration has been no more successful than its predecessors. But rather than giving up in the face of this failure, the new moral science has taken a surprising turn. Whereas earlier efforts sought to demonstrate what is right and wrong, the new moral scientists have concluded, ironically, that right and wrong don’t actually exist. Their (perhaps unwitting) moral nihilism turns the science of morality into a social engineering project. If there is nothing moral for science to discover, the science of morality becomes, at best, a feeble program to achieve arbitrary societal goals. Concise and rigorously argued, Science and the Good is a definitive critique of a would-be science that has gained extraordinary influence in public discourse today—and an exposé of that project’s darker turn. “Science and the Good is a closely argued, always accessible riposte to those who think scientific study can explain, improve or even supersede morality . . . A generous and thoughtful critique.” —The Daily Telegraph

Author : William Kingdon Clifford
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2016-09-23
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ISBN : 9781333717322

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Excerpt from The Scientific Basis of Morals, and Other Essays: Viz;, Right and Wrong; The Ethics of Belief; The Ethics of Religion It may be said that this is not the whole of the meaning of the word responsible, ' even in its loosest sense; that it ought never to be used except of a conscious agent. Still this is part of its meaning; if we regard an event as determined by a variety of circumstances, a man's choice being among them, we say that he is re sponsible for just that choice which is left him by the other circumstances. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.