Elements of Morals by Paul Janet

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Author Janet, Paul, 1823-1899
Translator Corson, Caroline Rollin, -1901
LoC No. 10006339
Title Elements of Morals
With Special Application of the Moral Law to the Duties of the Individual and of Society and the State
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Summary "Elements of Morals" by Paul Janet is a comprehensive work on ethics and moral philosophy written in the late 19th century. The text serves as a guide to understanding the moral law and its application to individual and societal duties, emphasizing practical morality. The book presents morality not only as a theoretical study but also as an art form, focusing on the application of ethical principles to real-life situations. The opening of the work sets the stage for a detailed exploration of moral philosophy, beginning with preliminary notions essential to understanding ethics. It introduces key concepts such as duty, moral law, conscience, free will, and the nature of good and evil. Paul Janet argues that moral understanding stems from common human experiences and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between true and false goods. He advocates for a clear understanding of moral responsibilities, both to oneself and to others, and lays the groundwork for further discussions on justice, charity, and the complexities of individual and social duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Ethics
Category Text
EBook-No. 37016
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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