Ethical Studies by F. H. Bradley, Richard Wollheim

ISBN: 9780198810391

Oxford University Press 25 February 1988

Paperback | 360 pages

Second hand, good condition

*Ethical Studies* is a forceful and vigorous classic of English moral philosophy, originally published in 1876 as a polemic against the dominant ethical theories of the time. Written by British idealist F. H. Bradley, the book challenges utilitarianism, hedonism, and other contemporary conceptions of ethics, arguing for a deeper account of moral life rooted in self‑realization and the moral self. Bradley’s essays examine fundamental questions about duty, moral motivation, and the nature of ethical experience, and despite its 19th‑century origins the work’s incisive critique and philosophical insight have ensured its enduring influence. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}