Paley's Moral And Political Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163099278)

Paley's Moral and Political Philosophy is a book written by William Paley, a British philosopher and theologian who lived in the 18th century. The book is a collection of Paley's thoughts and ideas on various topics related to morality and politics. In the book, Paley explores the nature of morality and argues that it is based on the idea of utility, or the greatest happiness for the greatest number. He also discusses the role of government in promoting the common good and ensuring social justice. Paley's ideas on political philosophy are heavily influenced by his religious beliefs, and he argues that the principles of Christianity should guide political decision-making. He also discusses the nature of rights and obligations, and the relationship between individuals and society. Overall, Paley's Moral and Political Philosophy is an important work in the history of moral and political thought, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Paley
ISBN-10: 1163099279
ISBN-13: 9781163099278
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d