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Ethics is presented as the scientific study of conduct judged as right or wrong, combining historical survey, theoretical analysis, and practical application. The authors use historical episodes to ground abstract moral concepts, then examine leading conceptions—such as rationalist and hedonist elements, duties and valuations—treating theories as tools rather than finished systems. Finally, the methods are brought to bear on contemporary social questions, including political, economic, and familial issues, with an emphasis on reflective judgment, experimental inquiry, and the application of scientific methods to clarify and address moral problems.


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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:

1. Footnotes have been renumbered and moved from the middle of a paragraph to the end of chapters.

2. Obvious errors in spelling and punctuation have been corrected without comment.

3. Other than that, every effort has been made to duplicate the original as closely as possible.