Elements of Morality Including Polity V2

Elements of Morality Including Polity V2 is a book written by William Whewell. It is a comprehensive guide to understanding moral philosophy and political theory. The book covers a range of topics such as the nature of morality, the principles of justice, and the role of government in promoting the common good. Whewell's approach is grounded in a belief that morality is an objective and universal concept that can be understood through reason and observation. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume focusing on the principles of polity or the study of government and political institutions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of moral philosophy and political theory.1859. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766154289. Volume 2 of 2. The reader will perceive that this work is not described in the title as having moral philosophy for its subject, but is entitled Elements of Morality. The distinction between the two subjects to which there two terms may be most appropriately applied is important. The difficulty of constructing a solid system of morality may be expected to be great in proportion to its great value and extensive bearings. This acknowledged difficulty in the task may procure some indulgence to him who undertakes it.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.