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Principles of Moral & Political Philosophy (Paperback, New Ed)
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Principles of Moral & Political Philosophy (Paperback, New Ed)
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This classic work by William Paley was one of the most popular
books in England and America in the early nineteenth century. Its
significance lies in the fact that it marks an important point at
which eighteenth century "whiggism" began to be transformed into
nineteenth century "liberalism." First published in 1785, Paley's
"Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy" was originally based
on his Cambridge lectures of 1766-1776. It was designed for
instructional purposes and was almost immediately adopted as a
required text for all undergraduates at Cambridge. The great
popularity of Paley's "Principles" is perhaps due in part to the
author's remarkable gift for clear exposition. Even today, this
work is very readable and easily comprehended. But the popularity
of the book also reflected the fact that Paley expressed some of
the leading scientific, theological, and ethical ideas of his time
and place. In this respect, Paley's great classic provides valuable
insight into the Anglo-American mind of the early nineteenth
century and helps us better understand the thinking processes and
evolving concepts of liberty and virtue that were displacing the
old "whiggism" of the preceding century. As editor D. L. Le Mahieu
states, "To Paley, the undeniable demands of self interest
coincided rather than conflicted with the needs of society." Paley
believed that "it was the utility of any moral rule alone which
determined obligation." In his political theory, Paley rejected
social contract theory and substituted instead a natural history of
civil society. His opposition to electoral reform, and, later, the
French Revolution, "became part of a larger ideological discourse
that helped the British elites withstand the revolutionary currents
of the 1790s."D. L. Le Mahieu is Hotchkiss Presidential Professor
at Lake Forest College in Illinois. He is also the author of "The
Mind of William Paley: A Philosopher and His Age" (1976) and " A
Culture for Democracy " (1988).Click here for a pdf file of a
brochure with additional information about this title.
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