The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy (Classic Reprint)

This book, which explores ethical principles, has played an impactful role in Western philosophy and shaped our understanding of right and wrong. Authored by renowned philosopher William Paley, it analyzes the nature of human happiness, defining it as the pursuit of social affections and engaging our faculties. The book discusses the importance of general rules in moral governance, advocating for their necessity despite potential exceptions. The author deeply examines the concept of promises, contracts, and oaths, emphasizing the significance of intention and interpretation in these agreements. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive examination of ethical principles, offering valuable insights into the complexities of human morality.Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value.The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.