An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves
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"An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves" is the original full subtitle of Adam Smith’s foundational moral philosophy work The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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Target entity: An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves Context triple: [The Theory of Moral Sentiments, subtitle, An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves]
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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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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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Essays, Moral and Political
Essays, Moral and Political is an early collection of philosophical writings by David Hume that explores topics in ethics, politics, and human nature, helping to establish his reputation as a leading Enlightenment thinker.
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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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An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation is Jeremy Bentham’s foundational work of utilitarian philosophy, systematically outlining a moral and legal theory based on maximizing overall happiness.
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Target entity: An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves Target entity description: "An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves" is the original full subtitle of Adam Smith’s foundational moral philosophy work The Theory of Moral Sentiments.
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A.
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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B.
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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C.
Essays, Moral and Political
Essays, Moral and Political is an early collection of philosophical writings by David Hume that explores topics in ethics, politics, and human nature, helping to establish his reputation as a leading Enlightenment thinker.
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D.
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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E.
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation
An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation is Jeremy Bentham’s foundational work of utilitarian philosophy, systematically outlining a moral and legal theory based on maximizing overall happiness.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| associatedIntellectualTradition | Scottish Enlightenment ⓘ |
| associatedPhilosopher | Adam Smith ⓘ |
| associatedWork | The Theory of Moral Sentiments ⓘ |
| author | Adam Smith ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Scotland ⓘ |
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ethics
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moral philosophy ⓘ |
| isSubtitleOf | The Theory of Moral Sentiments ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| period | 18th century ⓘ |
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impartial spectator
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moral approval ⓘ moral disapproval ⓘ |
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character
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conduct ⓘ moral judgment ⓘ moral sentiments ⓘ sympathy ⓘ |
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An Essay towards an Analysis of the Principles by which Men Naturally Judge concerning the Conduct and Character, first of their Neighbours, and afterwards of Themselves
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