Some Points In Ethics

by Alexander Bain

Some Points in Ethics is a philosophical book written by Alexander Bain, a Scottish philosopher and educationalist. The book explores various ethical theories and concepts, including the nature of morality, the foundations of ethics, the role of reason in ethical decision-making, and the relationship between ethics and religion. Bain examines the views of prominent philosophers such as Kant, Mill, and Spencer, and offers his own insights and critiques. He also discusses practical ethical issues, such as the ethics of lying, the morality of punishment, and the ethics of social reform. Some Points in Ethics is a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of ethical philosophy that will appeal to students, scholars, and anyone interested in the nature of morality and ethical decision-making.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Dissertations on Leading Philosophical Topics, by Alexander Bain. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417910569.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.

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First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Alexander Bain was a Scottish philosopher and educationalist in the British school of empiricism and a prominent and innovative figure in the fields of psychology, linguistics, logic, moral philosophy and education reform. He founded Mind, the first ever journal of psychology and analytical philosophy, and was the leading figure in establishing and applying the scientific method to psychology. Bain was the inaugural Regius Chair in Logic and Professor of Logic at the University of Aberdeen, where he also held Professorships in Moral Philosophy and English Literature and was twice elected Lord Rector of the University of Aberdeen.