Publisher's Synopsis
Lectures And Essays On Natural Theology And Ethics is a collection of works by William Wallace, a prominent 19th-century philosopher and theologian. The book contains a series of lectures and essays that explore the relationship between science, religion, and ethics. Wallace argues that the natural world provides evidence for the existence of God and that ethical principles can be derived from this understanding. The essays cover a range of topics, including the nature of God, the problem of evil, the meaning of life, and the role of science in understanding the universe. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the intersection of philosophy, theology, and science. Overall, Lectures And Essays On Natural Theology And Ethics is a thought-provoking and insightful work that offers a unique perspective on some of the most fundamental questions of human existence.Edited, With A Biographical Introduction; Gifford Lectures On Natural Theology And The Relation Of Religion To Morality Delivered At Glasgow, 1894-95: Introductory Note 1. The Scope Of Natural Theology, 2. The Greek Origins Of Theology 3. The Natural Theology Of Christ 4. Religion And Morality, The Definition Of Religion 5. The Ethical Movement In Religion 6. Mr. Balfour's Foundations Of Belief 7. Naturalism And Rationalism, The Scientific And The Philosophical Point Of View, The Main Conditions Of The Evolution Of Reason 8. Social And Individual Conditions Of Ethics 9. Man's Relation To Nature, Materialistic And Idealistic Views Of It 10. Morality As Civilization, The Material Basis Of The Moral Life 11. On Some Relations Of Morals, Science, And Religion 12. The Essential Nature Of Religion And Its Relation To Morality, The Belief In Immortality; Ii. Essays In Moral Philosophy: 1. Our Natural Rights 2. Person And Personality 3. Responsibility 4. Duty 5. Hedonism 6. Utilitarianism 7. The Ethics Of Socialism 8. The Relations Of Fichte And Hegel To Socialism 9. The Legal, Social, And Religious Sanctions Of Morality; Iii. Critical Essays: 1. Lotze 2. Nietzsche's Criticism Of Morality 3. Nietzsche's Thus Spake Zarathustra 4. Studies In The Hegelian Dialectic, By John M. E. McTaggart.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.
