Four Phases of Morals: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, Utilitarianism by Blackie

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Author Blackie, John Stuart, 1809-1895
Title Four Phases of Morals: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, Utilitarianism
Note Reading ease score: 38.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Four Phases of Morals: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, Utilitarianism" by John Stuart Blackie is an ethical discourse that was written in the late 19th century. This work presents a detailed exploration of moral philosophy through the historical context of four important figures and schools of thought: Socrates, Aristotle, Christianity, and utilitarianism. The book aims to highlight the evolution of moral concepts and their relevance to human existence, emphasizing the integral nature of ethical reflection in societal progress. The opening of the discourse sets the stage by acknowledging the author's background as a professor of Greek at the University of Edinburgh, indicating that the content draws heavily from scholarly research and historical analysis. It begins with a tribute to Socrates, presenting him as the cornerstone of moral philosophy, and outlines the aim to illuminate his contributions, particularly through reliable contemporary sources like Xenophon and Plato. Blackie introduces Socratic teachings on the nature of virtue, the importance of moral reasoning, and the interplay between individual happiness and societal good, laying a foundational understanding that will guide the subsequent examination of Aristotle, Christianity, and utilitarian thought. This scholarly introduction invites readers to explore ethical theories that shaped Western civilization and their practical implications for life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
Subject Aristotle, 384 BC-322 BC
Subject Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC
Subject Christian ethics
Subject Utilitarianism
Subject Ethics -- History
Subject Ethics -- Greece
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EBook-No. 56821
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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