ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1921, updated in 1932 and re-issued in 1966 with an introduction by Stephan Körner, this book remains a classic introduction to the study of ethics. It clearly explains both the Aristotelian and the Kantian approach to ethical problems, by combining the advantages of a historical and systematic introduction. Much of the book is devoted to Aristotle and Kant, whose moral theories are important and who are influential forces in contemporary moral philosophy.

part |13 pages

Introductory

chapter Chapter I|13 pages

What is Moral Philosophy?

part I|50 pages

Kant and the Good in Itself

chapter Chapter II|11 pages

Kant and the Metaphysic of Morals (I)

chapter Chapter III|11 pages

Kant and The Metaphysic Of Morals (II)

chapter Chapter IV|15 pages

Kant and The Metaphysic of Morals: Criticism

chapter Chapter V|13 pages

The Kantian Fallacy In Other Forms

part II|51 pages

Aristotle and the Good As Purpose

chapter Chapter VI|14 pages

Aristotle and the Ethics (I)

chapter Chapter VII|12 pages

Aristotle and The Ethics (II)

chapter Chapter VIII|14 pages

Aristotle and The Ethics (III)

chapter Chapter IX|11 pages

Aristotle and The Ethics: Criticism

part III|96 pages

Towards a Constructive Theory

chapter Chapter X|12 pages

The Characteristics of Desire

chapter Chapter XI|12 pages

The Desire For The Good

chapter Chapter XII|14 pages

The Nature of The Ideal

chapter Chapter XIII|13 pages

Reason And Feeling

chapter Chapter XIV|13 pages

Some Minor Problems

chapter Chapter XV|12 pages

Ethics And Metaphysics

chapter Chapter XVI|11 pages

Moral Theory And Moral Practice (I)

chapter Chapter XVII|9 pages

Moral Theory And Moral Practice (II)