The Elements of Morality
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The Elements of Morality is a 19th-century philosophical treatise by William Whewell that systematically explores ethical theory, moral duties, and the foundations of human conduct.
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book → philosophical treatise → |
| aimsTo |
ground moral duties in rational principles
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provide a systematic account of morality → |
| author |
William Whewell
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| countryOfOrigin |
United Kingdom
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| discusses |
duties of individuals
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human conduct → moral principles → moral reasoning → moral rules → social obligations → |
| fieldOfStudy |
ethics
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moral philosophy → |
| genre |
ethics
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moral philosophy → |
| hasInfluenceOn |
Victorian moral philosophy
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| hasPart |
analysis of rights and obligations
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discussion of virtues → treatment of moral law → |
| historicalContext |
Victorian era
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| influencedBy |
Christian theology
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earlier British moralists → natural law tradition → |
| intendedAudience |
clergy and educated lay readers
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students of moral philosophy → |
| language |
English
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| mainTopic |
ethical theory
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foundations of human conduct → moral duties → |
| notableFor |
integration of theology and ethics
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systematic classification of duties → |
| philosophicalApproach |
systematic ethics
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| philosophicalPosition |
Christian moral philosophy
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intuitionist ethics → |
| philosophicalTradition |
British moral philosophy
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| publicationCentury |
19th century
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| relatedWork |
The Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences
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| structure |
multi-part systematic treatise
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| usesConcept |
duty
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moral law → rights → virtue → |
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William Whewell
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