Human society in ethics and politics

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Human society in ethics and politics

Bertrand Russell ; with a new introduction by John G. Slater

Routledge, 1992, c1954

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Originally published: [London]: [Allen & Unwin], 1954

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

In this book Russell gives a logical analysis of ethical concepts and principles. He goes on to relate his ethical conclusions to politics and religion. It is his only extended statement of his later views on ethics.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 ETHICS
  • Chapter 1 Sources of Ethical Beliefs and Feelings
  • Chapter 2 Moral Codes
  • Chapter 3 Morality as a Means
  • Chapter 4 Good and Bad
  • Chapter 5 Partial and General Goods
  • Chapter 6 Moral Obligation
  • Chapter 7 Sin
  • Chapter 8 Ethical Controversy
  • Chapter 9 Is there Ethical Knowledge?
  • Chapter 10 Authority in Ethics
  • Chapter 11 Production and Distribution
  • Chapter 12 Superstitious Ethics
  • Chapter 13 Ethical Sanctions
  • Part 2 THE CONFLICT OF PASSIONS
  • p2_Chapter 1 From Ethics to Politics
  • p2_Chapter 2 Politically Important Desires
  • p2_Chapter 3 Forethought and Skill
  • p2_Chapter 4 Myth and Magic
  • p2_Chapter 5 Cohesion and Rivalry
  • p2_Chapter 6 Scientific Technique and the Future
  • p2_Chapter 7 Will Religious Faith Cure Our Troubles?
  • p2_Chapter 8 Conquest?
  • p2_Chapter 9 Steps Towards a Stable Peace
  • p2_Chapter 10 Prologue or Epilogue?

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Details

  • NCID
    BA19116558
  • ISBN
    • 0415083001
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    242 p.
  • Size
    22 cm
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