An ethical philosophy of life presented in its main outlines by Felix Adler
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"An Ethical Philosophy of Life" by Felix Adler is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores ethical principles drawn from the author's personal experiences and reflections, addressing topics such as the intrinsic worth of every individual, the nature of spirituality, and the implications for personal and social conduct. Adler's perspective is grounded in a critique of dogmatic beliefs, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of morality. At
the start of this text, the author sets the stage for his philosophical exploration by presenting an autobiographical account of his moral development. He articulates the challenges of discussing ethics, emphasizing the deeply personal nature of ethical reflection and the struggle for self-esteem that often accompanies it. Through his early experiences, including interactions with different philosophical and religious frameworks, he lays out the foundations of his ethical beliefs, notably the idea that every human being holds intrinsic value. Adler aims to construct a thought system that emphasizes non-violation of the self and others, while also confronting the larger implications of his philosophy on social institutions and reform. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Adler, Felix, 1851-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | An ethical philosophy of life presented in its main outlines |
| Contents | Preface -- Autobiographical introduction -- Philosophical theory -- Applications: the three shadows, sickness, sorrow and sin, and the right to life, property and reputation -- Applications: the ethics of the family, the state, the international relations, etc. -- Appendix: Spiritual self-discipline. The exercise of force in the interest of freedom. |
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Produced by Turgut Dincer, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works |
| Subject | Ethics |
| Subject | Philosophy, Modern |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60068 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 613 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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