New And Old Methods Of Ethics: Or Physical Ethics And Methods Of Ethics (1877)

""New and Old Methods of Ethics: Or Physical Ethics and Methods of Ethics"" is a philosophical treatise written by Francis Ysidro Edgeworth and published in 1877. The book explores various ethical theories and methods, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Edgeworth also discusses the relationship between ethics and physical science, arguing that ethical principles can be derived from the laws of nature. The book is divided into two parts: the first focuses on physical ethics, and the second on methods of ethics. In the first part, Edgeworth examines the role of physical science in ethical inquiry, and explores the idea that moral principles can be derived from the laws of nature. In the second part, he discusses various ethical theories and methods, including the principle of utility, the categorical imperative, and the golden mean. Throughout the book, Edgeworth emphasizes the importance of empirical observation and scientific analysis in ethical inquiry, and argues that ethical principles should be based on reason and evidence rather than tradition or dogma. Overall, ""New and Old Methods of Ethics"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of ethics and the methods used to study it.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.