On Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics by Malcolm Guthrie
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| Author | Guthrie, Malcolm (Writer on Herbert Spencer) |
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| LoC No. | 10006256 |
| Title | On Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics |
| Note | Reading ease score: 44.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "On Mr. Spencer's Data of Ethics" by Malcolm Guthrie is a critical philosophical examination written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on assessing Herbert Spencer's theories regarding ethics, particularly their foundations in biology, psychology, and sociology, and takes a comprehensive approach towards understanding moral conduct through an evolutionary lens. Guthrie seeks to elucidate the complex relationship between ethics and the broader cosmological and biological processes, arguing that genuine ethical understanding stems from a solid grasp of these foundational elements. The opening of the text introduces the author's intention to scrutinize Spencer's philosophical system, proceeding to highlight the limitations of his approach. Guthrie criticizes Spencer's attempt to unify ethics with a cosmological framework, revealing the inadequacies in linking ethical behavior solely to biological prerequisites. The author emphasizes the need to consider subjective factors, such as feelings and societal influences, as integral to the evolution of ethical thought, suggesting that mere biological progress does not account for moral imperatives. Through this critical lens, the groundwork is laid for a more nuanced exploration of ethics rooted in both individual and collective human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Ethics, Evolutionary |
| Subject | Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903. Data of ethics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56721 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 38 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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