Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy
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Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy is a major 19th-century work of philosophical theology by F. D. Maurice that surveys and critiques the history of moral and metaphysical thought from a Christian perspective.
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| Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy Context triple: [Frederick Denison Maurice, notableWork, Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy]
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A.
Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals
Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals is a philosophical work by Iris Murdoch that explores the relationship between metaphysical concepts, moral life, and the role of art and attention in ethical understanding.
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B.
Ethics and the History of Philosophy
Ethics and the History of Philosophy is a collection of influential essays by C. D. Broad that examines key problems in moral philosophy through both systematic analysis and historical study of major philosophers.
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C.
Analysis and Metaphysics
Analysis and Metaphysics is a philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that offers a systematic introduction to central issues in analytic metaphysics, including concepts such as individuals, identity, and the structure of reality.
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D.
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is Aristotle’s foundational philosophical treatise that investigates the nature of being, reality, and first principles beyond the physical world.
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E.
Metaphysics and Common Sense
Metaphysics and Common Sense is a philosophical work by A. J. Ayer in which he applies his logical empiricist approach to critique traditional metaphysical claims and defend a commonsense view of reality.
- 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: Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy Target entity description: Moral and Metaphysical Philosophy is a major 19th-century work of philosophical theology by F. D. Maurice that surveys and critiques the history of moral and metaphysical thought from a Christian perspective.
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A.
Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals
Metaphysics as a Guide to Morals is a philosophical work by Iris Murdoch that explores the relationship between metaphysical concepts, moral life, and the role of art and attention in ethical understanding.
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B.
Ethics and the History of Philosophy
Ethics and the History of Philosophy is a collection of influential essays by C. D. Broad that examines key problems in moral philosophy through both systematic analysis and historical study of major philosophers.
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C.
Analysis and Metaphysics
Analysis and Metaphysics is a philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that offers a systematic introduction to central issues in analytic metaphysics, including concepts such as individuals, identity, and the structure of reality.
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D.
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is Aristotle’s foundational philosophical treatise that investigates the nature of being, reality, and first principles beyond the physical world.
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E.
Metaphysics and Common Sense
Metaphysics and Common Sense is a philosophical work by A. J. Ayer in which he applies his logical empiricist approach to critique traditional metaphysical claims and defend a commonsense view of reality.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
philosophical work
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theological work ⓘ |
| aim |
to critique moral and metaphysical systems from a Christian standpoint
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to survey the history of metaphysical philosophy ⓘ to survey the history of moral philosophy ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Broad Church movement
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linked to:
Broad Church Anglicanism
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| author |
F. D. Maurice
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linked to:
Frederick Denison Maurice
Frederick Denison Maurice ⓘ |
| contextOfProduction |
19th‑century British philosophy
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Victorian theology ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| critiques |
metaphysical systems
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moral theories ⓘ |
| describedAs | major 19th‑century work of philosophical theology ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian philosophy
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history of philosophy ⓘ philosophical theology ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalOrientation |
Anglican
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linked to:
Anglicanism (broadly)
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| historicalScope |
ancient philosophy
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early modern philosophy ⓘ medieval philosophy ⓘ modern philosophy up to the 19th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Christian scripture
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German idealism ⓘ patristic theology ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
students of philosophy
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students of theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian theology
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history of metaphysical thought ⓘ history of moral thought ⓘ metaphysics ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ |
| notableFor |
integrating historical survey with Christian theological critique
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presenting a Christian alternative to secular moral philosophy ⓘ |
| perspective | Christian perspective ⓘ |
| philosophicalDiscipline |
ethics
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metaphysics ⓘ philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
The Kingdom of Christ
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Theological Essays ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
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