Social Rights And Duties: Addresses to Ethical Societies. Vol 1 [of 2] by Stephen
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"Social Rights And Duties: Addresses to Ethical Societies. Vol 1" by Leslie Stephen is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work presents a republication of addresses delivered to Ethical Societies, focusing on the essential ethical issues confronting society. The book discusses the importance of rational discourse in understanding social problems and emphasizes the need for ethical societies to foster a new spirit that can tackle the pressing
issues of morality in modern life. The opening of the work establishes its purpose by articulating the aims of Ethical Societies. Leslie Stephen reflects on both the historical context and the current state of social ethics, recognizing the illusion that contemporary problems are wholly new. He critiques various philosophical and religious dogmas, advocating instead for a scientific approach to ethics that considers the complexities of human nature and society. He emphasizes the necessity of promoting ethical discussions that transcend old dogmas and incorporate rational examination, aligning ethical principles with the social realities of the time. This sets the stage for deeper exploration into how ethical understanding can inform and improve societal conditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | Social Rights And Duties: Addresses to Ethical Societies. Vol 1 [of 2] |
| Contents | The aims of Ethical Societies -- Science and politics -- The sphere of political economy -- The morality of competition -- Social equality -- Ethics and the struggle for existence. |
| Credits |
Thierry Alberto, Henry Craig, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HM: Social sciences: Sociology |
| Subject | Social ethics |
| Subject | Ethics, Evolutionary |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28901 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28901-4 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Last Update | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 479 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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