The Elements of Morality
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The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Elements of Morality Context triple: [William Whewell, notableWork, The Elements of Morality]
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A.
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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The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
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Principia Ethica
Principia Ethica is a foundational 1903 work in moral philosophy by G. E. Moore that helped launch analytic ethics through its defense of ethical non-naturalism and the “open question” argument.
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D.
Essays to Do Good
Essays to Do Good is a 1710 collection of moral and religious essays by Puritan minister Cotton Mather that urges Christians to engage in practical benevolence and social reform.
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E.
Metaphysics of Morals
Metaphysics of Morals is Immanuel Kant’s major work of practical philosophy that systematically outlines his theory of rights, duties, and ethical obligations in both legal and moral contexts.
- 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: The Elements of Morality Target entity description: The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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A.
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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B.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
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C.
Principia Ethica
Principia Ethica is a foundational 1903 work in moral philosophy by G. E. Moore that helped launch analytic ethics through its defense of ethical non-naturalism and the “open question” argument.
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D.
Essays to Do Good
Essays to Do Good is a 1710 collection of moral and religious essays by Puritan minister Cotton Mather that urges Christians to engage in practical benevolence and social reform.
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E.
Metaphysics of Morals
Metaphysics of Morals is Immanuel Kant’s major work of practical philosophy that systematically outlines his theory of rights, duties, and ethical obligations in both legal and moral contexts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophical treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ground moral duties in rational principles
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provide a systematic account of morality ⓘ |
| author | William Whewell ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| discusses |
duties of individuals
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human conduct ⓘ moral principles ⓘ moral reasoning ⓘ moral rules ⓘ social obligations ⓘ |
| fieldOfStudy |
ethics
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moral philosophy ⓘ |
| genre |
ethics
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moral philosophy ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | Victorian moral philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of rights and obligations
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discussion of virtues ⓘ treatment of moral law ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Victorian era ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Christian theology
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earlier British moralists ⓘ natural law tradition ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
clergy and educated lay readers
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students of moral philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
ethical theory
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foundations of human conduct ⓘ moral duties ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integration of theology and ethics
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systematic classification of duties ⓘ |
| philosophicalApproach | systematic ethics ⓘ |
| philosophicalPosition |
Christian moral philosophy
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intuitionist ethics ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | British moral philosophy ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences ⓘ |
| structure | multi-part systematic treatise ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
duty
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moral law ⓘ rights ⓘ virtue ⓘ |
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