A. C. Ewing (1899–1973)

A leading philosopher of ethics gives an account of the different theories which attempt to ground ethical behaviour in some acceptable foundation. A good try but alas ethical theory is a slippery beast at best. This work requires some knowledge on the part of the reader of the philosophical mode of analysis.

This book is somewhat short, but quite concise. It covers the major questions of philosophy in a relatively simple manner intended for the layman. It has chapters on God, Monism, Human Freedom, Truth, Cause, and other such things. It contains a bibliography for further reading and a short index.

I did enjoy it, but I don't really want to read it again.

12/7/21

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