Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought

The book ""Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought"" written by Alexander Balmain Bruce is a comprehensive study of the concept of moral order in the history of human thought. The author examines the ideas of ancient philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Cicero, as well as modern thinkers like Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Jean-Paul Sartre.Bruce explores how these thinkers have grappled with the question of what constitutes a moral order in the world, and how this order can be understood and upheld by individuals and societies. He also considers the role of religion and spirituality in shaping moral ideas, and how different cultural and historical contexts have influenced moral thinking.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on ancient thought and the second part on modern thought. Throughout the book, Bruce provides insightful analysis and commentary on the ideas of each philosopher, highlighting their contributions to the ongoing conversation about moral order.Overall, ""Moral Order of the World in Ancient and Modern Thought"" is a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of a fundamental concept in human thought, and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, and morality.1899. Buddha and the Moral Order; Zoroaster's Dualism; The Greek Tragedians: Nemesis; The Stoics: Providence; Divination; The Hebrew Prophet; The Book of Job; Christ's Teaching Concerning Divine Providence; Modern Optimism: Browning; Modern Dualism: Scientific and Philosophic Aspects; Religious and Social Aspects; Retrospect and Prospect; Index.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.