On The Ethics Of Naturalism

On The Ethics Of Naturalism is a philosophical book written by William Ritchie Sorley, a British philosopher, and ethicist. The book explores the ethical implications of naturalism, which is the belief that everything in the universe can be explained by natural causes and laws, without the need for supernatural or divine intervention. Sorley argues that naturalism does not necessarily lead to moral relativism or nihilism, as some critics have claimed. Instead, he suggests that a naturalistic worldview can provide a basis for ethical values and principles, based on the idea that human beings are part of the natural world and subject to the same laws and principles as everything else. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Sorley introduces the concept of naturalism and its implications for ethics. He argues that naturalism does not necessarily lead to moral skepticism or relativism, and that it is possible to derive ethical principles from a naturalistic perspective. In the second part, Sorley examines various ethical theories and evaluates them from a naturalistic perspective. He discusses the strengths and weaknesses of utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, and other ethical frameworks, and suggests how they can be adapted to a naturalistic worldview. In the final part, Sorley applies his naturalistic ethics to various contemporary issues, such as environmentalism, animal rights, and bioethics. He argues that a naturalistic perspective can provide a more coherent and consistent approach to these issues than traditional ethical frameworks. Overall, On The Ethics Of Naturalism is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges traditional views on ethics and provides a compelling argument for a naturalistic approach to morality. It is recommended for anyone interested in philosophy, ethics, or naturalism.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.