A Manual of Moral Philosophy

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A Manual of Moral Philosophy

by Andrew P. (Andrew Preston) Peabody

EN·~5 hours·43 chapters

Chapters

43 total
1

A Manual of Moral Philosophy

0:14
2

Preface.

1:14
3

Chapter 1. - Action.

13:00
4

Chapter II. - The Springs Of Action.

0:23
5

Section I. - The Appetites.

3:15
6

Section II. - The Desires.

15:10
7

Section III. - The Affections.

11:04
8

Chapter III. - The Governing Principles Of Action.

7:18
9

Chapter IV. - The Right.

7:56
10

Chapter V. - Means And Sources Of Knowledge As To Right And Wrong.

0:04

Description

A thoughtful, approachable guide to the fundamentals of moral philosophy, this work was crafted especially for first‑year college students and ambitious high‑school scholars. Its language is plain yet rigorous, breaking down complex ideas about what makes an act good or bad into everyday examples that listeners can follow without a textbook in front of them. By focusing on the role of intention, the author invites listeners to examine how personal motives shape the moral character of every deed, even when the outward result is unexpected.

The second part of the journey delves into the age‑old question of free will, weighing our conscious sense of choice against theories that tie human desire to a higher power’s design. Listeners are prompted to consider how praise and blame function in a world where responsibility might be shared between individual agents and a divine order. The discussion remains rooted in clear reasoning, making it an ideal companion for anyone curious about the roots of ethical thought.

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en

Duration

~5 hours (327K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-12-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Andrew P. (Andrew Preston) Peabody

Andrew P. (Andrew Preston) Peabody

1811–1893

A gifted preacher and essayist, this 19th-century Unitarian thinker entered Harvard at an unusually young age and went on to become one of its best-known moral philosophers. His writing blends clear intellect with a warm, practical interest in religion, ethics, and everyday character.

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