Classical Moralists

Classical Moralists: Selections Illustrating Ethics is a book edited by Benjamin Rand that provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical theories and principles of some of the most prominent philosophers in history. The book includes selections from the works of classical moralists such as Aristotle, Cicero, Seneca, and Epictetus. The book covers a wide range of topics related to ethics, including virtue, justice, duty, and the good life. Each selection is accompanied by an introduction and commentary by Rand, providing context and analysis of the philosopher's ideas. Classical Moralists: Selections Illustrating Ethics is an excellent resource for anyone interested in studying the history of ethics and the development of ethical theories. It is also a valuable tool for those seeking to apply these theories to contemporary ethical issues. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it easy for readers of all levels to understand and engage with the ideas presented.1909. This book is a history of ethics based upon selections from the original sources and upon translations of the authors themselves. The evolution of ethical thought is thereby revealed from Socrates to Martineau. Contents: Socrates; Plato; Aristotle; Zeno; Epicurus; Titus Lucretius Carus; Epictetus; Marcus Aurelius Antoninus; Plotinus; Saint Augustine; Peter Abelard; Thomas Abelard; Thomas Aquinas; Hugo Grotius; Thomas Hobbes; Ralph Cudworth; Henry More; Richard Cumberland; Baruch De Spinoza; Nicolas Malebranche; John Locke; Samuel Clarke; Third Earl of Shaftesbury; Benard De Mandeville; William Wollaston; Joseph Butler; Francis Hutcheson; David Hartley; David Hume; Adam Smith; Claude Adrien Helvetius; William Paley; Jeremy Bentham; Richard Price; Thomas Reid; Immanuel Kant; Johann Gottlieb; Georg Wilhelm Friedrich; Arthur Schopnehauer; Friedrich Eduard Beneke; John Stuart Mill; Herbert Spencer; Henry Sidgwick.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.