Bøger af Thomas Fowler

Progressive Morality: An Essay in Ethics is a thought-provoking book written by Thomas Fowler. The book delves into the concept of morality and how it has evolved over time. It explores the idea that morality is not a fixed set of rules, but rather a fluid concept that changes with the times. Fowler argues that morality is not something that can be imposed on people, but rather something that arises from within them.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the history of morality and how it has changed over time. Fowler argues that morality has evolved from a set of rules imposed by religious authorities to a more individualistic concept that is based on personal values and beliefs.The second part of the book explores the idea of progressive morality. Fowler argues that morality should be based on the principles of equality, justice, and compassion. He believes that progressive morality is the key to a more just and equitable society.The final part of the book is a critique of traditional morality. Fowler argues that traditional morality is often based on outdated and discriminatory ideas. He believes that progressive morality offers a more inclusive and equitable approach to ethics.Overall, Progressive Morality: An Essay in Ethics is a thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think critically about the concept of morality. It offers a fresh perspective on an age-old topic and is a must-read for anyone interested in ethics and morality.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.

This biography of the philosopher John Locke (1632-1704) was published in the first series of English Men of Letters in 1880. Its author, Thomas Fowler (1832-1904) held the posts of Wykeham Professor of Logic, President of Corpus Christi College, and Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University; the editor of the series, John Morley, had been his pupil. The influence of Locke is pervasive in many fields - theology, education, psychology, economics and political theory as well as philosophy - and Fowler analyses the effect of his writings in five chapters (one dedicated to the Essay Concerning Human Understanding) as well as giving a chronological account of Locke's life from his obscure beginnings through his time at Oxford, his role in the household of the earl of Shaftesbury, and his two periods of travel in Europe, to a position at the heart of political and intellectual life in Restoration England.