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The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy (Paperback)
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The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Philosophy
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A major philosophical mind in his day, William Paley (1743-1805)
wrote in a lucid style that made complex ideas more accessible to a
wide readership. This work, first published in 1785, was based on
the lectures he gave on moral philosophy at Christ's College,
Cambridge. Cited in parliamentary debates and remaining on the
syllabus at Cambridge into the twentieth century, it stands as one
of the most influential texts to emerge from the Enlightenment
period in Britain. An orthodox theologian, grounding his
utilitarian ethics in strong religious faith, Paley held notably
progressive views on issues of toleration and the slave trade. His
perspicuity prompted one contemporary to remark that the book
'presents a subject which has always been considered as harsh and
difficult, in the most agreeable and intelligible form ... we sit
down to be informed of our duty, and are surprised to meet with
amusement'.
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