Outlines of Moral Science
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Outlines of Moral Science is a 19th-century philosophical and theological treatise that systematically presents Archibald Alexander’s views on Christian ethics and moral philosophy.
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| Outlines of Moral Science canonical | 1 |
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Outlines of Moral Science Context triple: [Archibald Alexander, notableWork, Outlines of Moral Science]
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A.
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.
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A System of Moral Philosophy
A System of Moral Philosophy is an influential 18th-century treatise that systematically presents Francis Hutcheson’s theories on ethics, human nature, and the foundations of moral judgment.
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An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a philosophical work by David Hume that develops his influential account of morality as grounded in human sentiment rather than reason alone.
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D.
The Principles of Ethics
The Principles of Ethics is a major philosophical work by Herbert Spencer that systematically develops his evolutionary theory of morality and ethical conduct.
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E.
Class of Letters and Moral Sciences
The Class of Letters and Moral Sciences is a scholarly division of the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium dedicated to research and advancement in the humanities and moral philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Outlines of Moral Science Target entity description: Outlines of Moral Science is a 19th-century philosophical and theological treatise that systematically presents Archibald Alexander’s views on Christian ethics and moral philosophy.
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A.
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.
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B.
A System of Moral Philosophy
A System of Moral Philosophy is an influential 18th-century treatise that systematically presents Francis Hutcheson’s theories on ethics, human nature, and the foundations of moral judgment.
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C.
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals
An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals is a philosophical work by David Hume that develops his influential account of morality as grounded in human sentiment rather than reason alone.
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D.
The Principles of Ethics
The Principles of Ethics is a major philosophical work by Herbert Spencer that systematically develops his evolutionary theory of morality and ethical conduct.
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E.
Class of Letters and Moral Sciences
The Class of Letters and Moral Sciences is a scholarly division of the Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium dedicated to research and advancement in the humanities and moral philosophy.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian ethics work
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book ⓘ theological treatise ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
integrate theology and moral philosophy
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systematically present Christian moral principles ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Princeton theology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| author | Archibald Alexander NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| authorNationality | American ⓘ |
| discusses |
nature of moral obligation
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relationship between reason and revelation in ethics ⓘ role of Scripture in ethics ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
authority of Scripture in moral questions
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divine moral law ⓘ objective moral standards ⓘ |
| field |
Christian philosophy
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ethics ⓘ systematic theology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Christian ethics
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conscience ⓘ duty ⓘ moral law ⓘ moral obligation ⓘ moral philosophy ⓘ virtue ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian ethics
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moral philosophy ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Christian
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philosophical ⓘ theological ⓘ |
| hasWorldview | Calvinist NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalContext | 19th-century American Presbyterianism ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Protestant theology
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Reformed scholasticism ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian ministers
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educated lay readers interested in ethics ⓘ students of theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin | United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| presentsViewOf | Archibald Alexander NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 19th century ⓘ |
| relatedWorkOfAuthor | Archibald Alexander’s theological lectures NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| structure | systematic treatise ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Reformed theology ⓘ |
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