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First published in 1959, this volume follows on from Dr. A. C.
Ewing's earlier work, The Definition of Good. The book does not
apologize or undermine Ewing's previous publication but after
further consideration on the topic, it explores the issues that
were arguably overlooked in the original book. For example, it
looks at the possibility of intermediate positions which have been
developed since the philosophers Moore and Ross did their main
work. Ewing also responds to the criticisms that originated from
The Definition of Good and suggests that Secondary Thoughts in
Moral Philosophy makes his reading on the topic more balanced.
First Published in 1951, this outline work on the theory of
knowledge and metaphysics in intended both for university students
who have recently started on the subject and for any who, without
having the advantage of studying it at University, wish by private
reading to acquire a general idea of its nature. The book deals
with all the main questions arising within the field in so far as
they can be stated and discussed profitably and simply. The topics
discussed include the place of reason in knowledge and life, the
possibility of knowledge beyond sense-experiene, the theory of
perception, the relation of body and mind, alleged philosophical
implications of recent scientific doctrines, the problem of evil
and the existence of God.
First published in 1924, this book examines one of the main
philosophical debates of the period. Focusing on Kant's proof of
causality, A.C. Ewing promotes its validity not only for the
physical but also for the "psychological" sphere. The subject is of
importance, for the problem of causality for Kant constituted the
crucial test of his philosophy, the most significant of the Kantian
categories. The author believes that Kant's statement of his proof,
while too much bound up with other parts of his particular system
of philosophy, may be restated "in a form which it can stand by
itself and make a good claim for acceptance on all schools of
thought".
First published in 1929, this book explores the crucial, ethical
question of the objects and the justification of punishment. Dr. A.
C. Ewing considers both the retributive theory and the deterrent
theory on the subject whilst remaining commendably unprejudiced.
The book examines the views which emphasize the reformation of the
offender and the education of the community as objects of
punishment. It also deals with a theory of reward as a compliment
to a theory of punishment. Dr. Ewing's treatment of the topics is
philosophical yet he takes in to account the practical
considerations that should determine the nature and the amount of
the punishment to be inflicted in different types of cases. This
book will be of great interest to students of philosophy, teachers
and those who are interested in the concrete problems of punishment
by the state. It is an original contribution to the study of a
subject of great theoretical and practical importance.
First published in 1934, this book evaluates the characteristic
doctrines of the idealism which dominated philosophy during the
last century. It seeks to combine realism, as to epistemology and
physical objects, with a greater appreciation of views which
emphasize the unity and rationality of the universe. This work is
not a history and does not try to compete with any histories of
idealism but it instead reaches an independent conclusion on
certain philosophical problems by criticising what others have
said. The book considers differing arguments in order to determine
their validity.
First published in Great Britain in 1948, this book examines the
definition of goodness as being distinct from the question of What
things are good? Although less immediately and obviously practical,
Dr. Ewing argues that the former question is more fundamental since
it raises the issue of whether ethics is explicable wholly in terms
of something else, for example, human psychology. Ewing states in
his preface that the definition of goodness needs to be confirmed
before one decides on the place value is to occupy in our
conception of reality or on the ultimate characteristics which make
one action right and another wrong. This book discusses these
issues.
First Published in 1951, this outline work on the theory of
knowledge and metaphysics is intended both for university students
who have recently started on the subject and for any who, without
having the advantage of studying it at university, wish by private
reading to acquire a general idea of its nature. The book deals
with all the main questions arising within the field in so far as
they can be stated and discussed profitably and simply. The topics
discussed include the place of reason in knowledge and life, the
possibility of knowledge beyond sense-experience, the theory of
perception, the relation of body and mind, alleged philosophical
implications of recent scientific doctrines, the problem of evil
and the existence of God.
First published in 1924, this book examines one of the main
philosophical debates of the period. Focusing on Kant's proof of
causality, A.C. Ewing promotes its validity not only for the
physical but also for the "psychological" sphere. The subject is of
importance, for the problem of causality for Kant constituted the
crucial test of his philosophy, the most significant of the Kantian
categories. The author believes that Kant's statement of his proof,
while too much bound up with other parts of his particular system
of philosophy, may be restated "in a form which it can stand by
itself and make a good claim for acceptance on all schools of
thought".
First published in 1929, this book explores the crucial, ethical
question of the objects and the justification of punishment. Dr. A.
C. Ewing considers both the retributive theory and the deterrent
theory on the subject whilst remaining commendably unprejudiced.
The book examines the views which emphasize the reformation of the
offender and the education of the community as objects of
punishment. It also deals with a theory of reward as a compliment
to a theory of punishment. Dr. Ewing's treatment of the topics is
philosophical yet he takes in to account the practical
considerations that should determine the nature and the amount of
the punishment to be inflicted in different types of cases. This
book will be of great interest to students of philosophy, teachers
and those who are interested in the concrete problems of punishment
by the state. It is an original contribution to the study of a
subject of great theoretical and practical importance.
First published in 1934, this book evaluates the characteristic
doctrines of the idealism which dominated philosophy during the
last century. It seeks to combine realism, as to epistemology and
physical objects, with a greater appreciation of views which
emphasize the unity and rationality of the universe. This work is
not a history and does not try to compete with any histories of
idealism but it instead reaches an independent conclusion on
certain philosophical problems by criticising what others have
said. The book considers differing arguments in order to determine
their validity.
First published in Great Britain in 1948, this book examines the
definition of goodness as being distinct from the question of What
things are good? Although less immediately and obviously practical,
Dr. Ewing argues that the former question is more fundamental since
it raises the issue of whether ethics is explicable wholly in terms
of something else, for example, human psychology. Ewing states in
his preface that the definition of goodness needs to be confirmed
before one decides on the place value is to occupy in our
conception of reality or on the ultimate characteristics which make
one action right and another wrong. This book discusses these
issues.
First published in 1959, this volume follows on from Dr. A. C.
Ewing's earlier work, The Definition of Good. The book does not
apologize or undermine Ewing's previous publication but after
further consideration on the topic, it explores the issues that
were arguably overlooked in the original book. For example, it
looks at the possibility of intermediate positions which have been
developed since the philosophers Moore and Ross did their main
work. Ewing also responds to the criticisms that originated from
The Definition of Good and suggests that Secondary Thoughts in
Moral Philosophy makes his reading on the topic more balanced.
Sir James Alfred Ewing (1855-1935) was a Scottish engineer,
physicist and cryptographer. First published in 1926, as the fourth
edition of an 1894 original, this book was written by Ewing 'to
present the subject of heat-engines, in their mechanical as well as
their thermodynamical aspects, with sufficient fulness for the
ordinary needs of University students of engineering'. The text was
extensively revised for this edition, taking into account
developments in relation to steam turbines, steam boilers and
internal combustion engines. Numerous illustrative figures are also
provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in
Ewing's writings, steam engines and the history of engineering.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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