Vindication Of Dr. Paley's Theory Of Morals From The Principal Objections Of Dugald Stewart, Mr. Gisborne, Dr. Pearson, And Thomas Brown (1830)

Vindication of Dr. Paley's Theory of Morals from the Principal Objections of Dugald Stewart, Mr. Gisborne, Dr. Pearson, and Thomas Brown is a book written by Wainewright Latham in 1830. The book is a defense of the moral theory proposed by William Paley, a prominent English philosopher and theologian of the 18th century. The theory, which is based on the principle of utility, argues that actions are morally right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. Latham addresses the objections raised by several other philosophers, including Dugald Stewart, Mr. Gisborne, Dr. Pearson, and Thomas Brown, who had criticized Paley's theory. The book provides a detailed analysis of their objections and offers a compelling defense of Paley's moral theory. Latham's work is an important contribution to the ongoing debate about the nature of morality and the role of utility in ethical decision-making.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.