The elements of moral science : with questions for examination / by Francis Wayland ; with notes and analysis / by Joseph Angus.

  • Wayland, Francis, 1796-1865
Date:
[1858?]
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Credit: The elements of moral science : with questions for examination / by Francis Wayland ; with notes and analysis / by Joseph Angus. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    EA.GR is it derived from t;he idea of .he greatest amount of happi- ness? . . . • . • . • .'17 General view of the subject . . ... 26 CHAPTER II. Conscience, or the Moral Sense SECTION I. Is there a Conscience ? Question considered . . Objections answered * SECTION II. . 31 . 32 . 33 . 34 Of the Manner in which the Decision of Conscience is expressed Its discriminating power ....... Its impulsive power ....... A source of pleasure or of pain . Illustrations ......... 37 37 38 40 41 SECTION III. The Authority of Conscience . . . . . .43 From the conceptions which we form of it. . . .44 By a comparison of the actions of men and inferior animals . 45 From the necessity of this supremacy to the accomplishment of its object ........ 47 SECTION IV. Law by which Conscience is governed As a discriminating power As an impulsive power . As a source of pleasure or pain 55 56 59 60 SECTION V. Rules for Moral Conduct 64 CHAPTER III. The Nature of Virtue SECTION I. Of Virtue in general .... SECTION II. Of Virtue in Imperfect Beings Limit of moral obligation Moral relations of habit . 69 69 72 75 76 V