A System of Moral Philosophy
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A System of Moral Philosophy is an influential 18th-century treatise that systematically presents Francis Hutcheson’s theories on ethics, human nature, and the foundations of moral judgment.
All labels observed (4)
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| A System of Moral Philosophy canonical | 1 |
| A System of Moral Philosophy, Volume I | 1 |
| A System of Moral Philosophy, Volume II | 1 |
| A System of Morality | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: A System of Moral Philosophy Context triple: [Francis Hutcheson, notableWork, A System of Moral Philosophy]
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A.
A Preface to Morals
A Preface to Morals is a 1929 philosophical work by American writer Walter Lippmann that examines the challenges of finding ethical guidance in a secular, modern society.
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An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a philosophical work by David Hume that develops his influential account of morality as grounded in human sentiment rather than reason alone.
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Lectures on Moral Philosophy
Lectures on Moral Philosophy is a collection of influential 18th-century ethical and philosophical teachings by Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and educator John Witherspoon, reflecting his role in shaping early American moral and political thought.
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On the Basis of Morality
On the Basis of Morality is a philosophical treatise by Arthur Schopenhauer in which he argues that genuine ethics is grounded in compassion rather than rational duty or self-interest.
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The System of Ethics
The System of Ethics is a foundational philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops his idealist moral philosophy and theory of human freedom.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: A System of Moral Philosophy Target entity description: A System of Moral Philosophy is an influential 18th-century treatise that systematically presents Francis Hutcheson’s theories on ethics, human nature, and the foundations of moral judgment.
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A.
A Preface to Morals
A Preface to Morals is a 1929 philosophical work by American writer Walter Lippmann that examines the challenges of finding ethical guidance in a secular, modern society.
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B.
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a philosophical work by David Hume that develops his influential account of morality as grounded in human sentiment rather than reason alone.
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C.
Lectures on Moral Philosophy
Lectures on Moral Philosophy is a collection of influential 18th-century ethical and philosophical teachings by Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and educator John Witherspoon, reflecting his role in shaping early American moral and political thought.
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D.
On the Basis of Morality
On the Basis of Morality is a philosophical treatise by Arthur Schopenhauer in which he argues that genuine ethics is grounded in compassion rather than rational duty or self-interest.
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E.
The System of Ethics
The System of Ethics is a foundational philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops his idealist moral philosophy and theory of human freedom.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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ethics book ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| asserts |
benevolence is a central virtue
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humans possess an innate moral sense ⓘ moral approval is based on feelings of approbation ⓘ moral judgments are not reducible to self-interest ⓘ there is a natural order grounded in divine providence ⓘ |
| author | Francis Hutcheson ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Scotland ⓘ |
| describedAs | influential 18th-century treatise on ethics ⓘ |
| editor | Francis Hutcheson’s son ⓘ |
| genre |
ethics
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moral philosophy ⓘ |
| hasMoralTheoryType |
sentimentalist ethics
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teleological ethics ⓘ |
| hasPart |
A System of Moral Philosophy, Volume I
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linked to:
A System of Moral Philosophy
A System of Moral Philosophy, Volume II ⓘ
linked to:
A System of Moral Philosophy
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| historicalPeriod |
Enlightenment
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linked to:
Age of Enlightenment
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| influenced |
Adam Smith
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Scottish Enlightenment ⓘ later moral sense theorists ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury
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Christian theology ⓘ natural law tradition ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
ethics
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human nature ⓘ moral judgment ⓘ moral psychology ⓘ moral sense theory ⓘ natural law ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| notableFor |
comprehensive treatment of moral philosophy, jurisprudence, and politics
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systematic presentation of Hutcheson’s ethical theory ⓘ |
| numberOfVolumes | 2 ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool |
Scottish Enlightenment
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moral sense school ⓘ |
| posthumousWorkOf | Francis Hutcheson ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 1755 ⓘ |
| publishedInCentury | 18th century ⓘ |
| publisher | Glasgow ⓘ |
| topic |
civil government
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happiness ⓘ obligation ⓘ rights ⓘ virtue ⓘ |
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