The Inductions of Ethics
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The Inductions of Ethics is a section of Hastings Rashdall’s philosophical work "The Principles of Ethics" that develops his arguments for an objective, ideal utilitarian moral theory.
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| The Inductions of Ethics canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: The Inductions of Ethics Context triple: [The Principles of Ethics, hasPart, The Inductions of Ethics]
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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.
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The Methods of Ethics
The Methods of Ethics is Henry Sidgwick’s seminal 1874 work of moral philosophy that systematically analyzes and compares major ethical theories, especially utilitarianism, intuitionism, and egoism.
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The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
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The Elements of Morality
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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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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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: The Inductions of Ethics Target entity description: The Inductions of Ethics is a section of Hastings Rashdall’s philosophical work "The Principles of Ethics" that develops his arguments for an objective, ideal utilitarian moral theory.
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A.
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.
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B.
The Methods of Ethics
The Methods of Ethics is Henry Sidgwick’s seminal 1874 work of moral philosophy that systematically analyzes and compares major ethical theories, especially utilitarianism, intuitionism, and egoism.
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C.
The Science of Ethics
The Science of Ethics is a major 19th-century philosophical work by Leslie Stephen that systematically examines moral philosophy and the foundations of ethical theory.
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D.
The Elements of Morality
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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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book section
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philosophical text ⓘ |
| addresses |
criteria for morally right action
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nature of intrinsic value ⓘ relationship between goodness and rightness ⓘ |
| aimsToShow |
that common moral judgments support an objective ideal theory of value
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that moral value is grounded in ideal goods rather than mere pleasure ⓘ |
| author | Hastings Rashdall ⓘ |
| containedInWorkBy | Hastings Rashdall ⓘ |
| critiques |
egoistic hedonism
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purely empirical ethics ⓘ relativist ethics ⓘ |
| developsArgumentAgainst |
ethical naturalism
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hedonistic utilitarianism ⓘ subjectivist ethics ⓘ |
| developsArgumentFor |
ideal utilitarian moral theory
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objective moral values ⓘ |
| firstPublishedIn | 1907 ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalPosition |
non-hedonistic value theory
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objective ideal utilitarianism ⓘ rationalist ethics ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
British Idealism
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linked to:
British idealism
Henry Sidgwick ⓘ T. H. Green ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
ethics
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ideal utilitarianism ⓘ moral epistemology ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ objective morality ⓘ utilitarianism ⓘ value theory ⓘ |
| partOf | The Theory of Good and Evil ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
British ethics
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ideal utilitarianism ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
| relatedWork | The Theory of Good and Evil ⓘ |
| supportsView |
good is an objective ideal
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moral judgments can be rationally justified ⓘ rightness depends on promotion of ideal value ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
appeal to common moral judgments
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critical reflection on moral experience ⓘ inductive argument ⓘ |
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