ethical philosophy
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But for all his learning, Acton never published a book in his own lifetime; and for all its brilliance, his rigidly ethical philosophy seemed out of step with the complacent new materialism of his age.
From Time Magazine Archive
Instead of offering nation-building courses in economics and agriculture, Makerere emphasizes such traditional Western disciplines as ethical philosophy and Greek.
From Time Magazine Archive
From any point of view, it must be regarded as a valuable addition to the literature of ethical philosophy.
From John Stuart Mill; His Life and Works Twelve Sketches by Herbert Spencer, Henry Fawcett, Frederic Harrison, and Other Distinguished Authors by Henry Fawcett
Herein lies the difference between Chinese and Japanese ethical philosophy.
From The Religions of Japan From the Dawn of History to the Era of Méiji by William Elliot Griffis
In the overflowing exuberance of their philanthropy, they take pity of our most lamentable moral darkness, and graciously condescend to teach us the very A B C of ethical philosophy!
From Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject by E. N. Elliott
