The Two Sources of Morality and Religion
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The Two Sources of Morality and Religion is a 1932 philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the origins and functions of moral systems and religious belief in human society.
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| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Two Sources of Morality and Religion canonical | 2 |
| Henri Bergson’s work "The Two Sources of Morality and Religion" | 1 |
| Morality and Religion | 1 |
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Target entity: The Two Sources of Morality and Religion Context triple: [Henri Bergson, notableWork, The Two Sources of Morality and Religion]
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A.
On the Basis of Morality
On the Basis of Morality is a philosophical treatise by Arthur Schopenhauer in which he argues that genuine ethics is grounded in compassion rather than rational duty or self-interest.
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B.
Review of the Principal Questions in Morals
Review of the Principal Questions in Morals is an 18th-century philosophical treatise by Richard Price that defends rationalist ethics and the objectivity of moral truths.
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C.
The Elements of Morality
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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D.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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E.
A Preface to Morals
A Preface to Morals is a 1929 philosophical work by American writer Walter Lippmann that examines the challenges of finding ethical guidance in a secular, modern society.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: The Two Sources of Morality and Religion Target entity description: The Two Sources of Morality and Religion is a 1932 philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the origins and functions of moral systems and religious belief in human society.
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A.
On the Basis of Morality
On the Basis of Morality is a philosophical treatise by Arthur Schopenhauer in which he argues that genuine ethics is grounded in compassion rather than rational duty or self-interest.
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B.
Review of the Principal Questions in Morals
Review of the Principal Questions in Morals is an 18th-century philosophical treatise by Richard Price that defends rationalist ethics and the objectivity of moral truths.
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C.
The Elements of Morality
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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D.
Three Essays on Religion
Three Essays on Religion is a posthumously published collection of philosophical essays by John Stuart Mill that critically examines religious belief, theism, and the role of religion in moral life.
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E.
A Preface to Morals
A Preface to Morals is a 1929 philosophical work by American writer Walter Lippmann that examines the challenges of finding ethical guidance in a secular, modern society.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ |
| author | Henri Bergson ⓘ |
| centuryOfWork | 20th century ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| explores |
origins of moral systems
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relationship between morality and society ⓘ relationship between religion and creativity ⓘ social function of religion ⓘ |
| genre |
moral philosophy
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philosophy ⓘ philosophy of religion ⓘ |
| hasEnglishTitle | The Two Sources of Morality and Religion self-link ⓘ |
| hasOriginalTitle | Les Deux Sources de la morale et de la religion ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalTheme |
mysticism as source of dynamic religion
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role of fear and imagination in religion ⓘ role of obligation in ethics ⓘ tension between individual and society ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
French spiritualism
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evolutionary theory ⓘ pragmatism ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
evolution of morality
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function of religious belief ⓘ moral psychology ⓘ morality ⓘ religion ⓘ social ethics ⓘ |
| notableConcept |
closed morality
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creative emotion ⓘ dynamic religion ⓘ mysticism ⓘ open morality ⓘ social pressure in morality ⓘ static religion ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | French ⓘ |
| philosophicalCategory |
ethics literature
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philosophy of religion literature ⓘ |
| philosophicalSchool |
Bergsonianism
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surface form:
Bergsonism
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| philosophicalTradition |
20th-century philosophy
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French philosophy ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1932 ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Creative Evolution
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Matter and Memory ⓘ Time and Free Will ⓘ |
| structure | four chapters ⓘ |
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