Explore the intersection of philosophy, morality, and contemporary society with Rudolf Eucken in Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations, an audiobook that examines how ethical principles relate to modern intellectual, social, and cultural developments. Eucken’s analysis offers listeners a rigorous and insightful exploration of how moral philosophy shapes, and is shaped by, modern ideas and challenges.The audiobook delves into the co...

Ethics Explored: 52 Influential Books assembles a capacious library of moral inquiry, bringing philosophical argument, religious meditation, social criticism, self-culture, political reflection, and popular instruction into sustained conversation. Its range extends from classical accounts of virtue and discipline to modern discussions of conscience, education, reform, labor, peace, and public responsibility. Stoic maxims, devotional prose, treatises on moral philosophy, and narratives of s...

Ethics and Modern ThoughtA Theory of Their RelationsThe Deem LecturesDelivered in 1913 at New York UniversityPREFACEThese lectures, delivered at New York University from February 20th till March 1, 1913, appeal less to students and philosophers than to the cultured public at large. I take this opportunity of expressing my sincere gratitude to the New York University, and especially to Chancellor Elmer E. Brown, for all the kindness and interest shown t...

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An exploration of ethical values in relation to modern philosophy, culture, and spiritual life, emphasizing moral idealism.

In "Life's Basis and Life's Ideal: The Fundamentals of a New Philosophy of Life," Rudolf Eucken presents a profound exploration of human existence, adopting a philosophical style that fuses idealism with a pragmatic focus on life's purpose. Written in the early 20th century, the book emerges amid the backdrop of existential and metaphysical inquiry, challenging readers to investigate the deeper meanings of life beyond materialism. Eucken's work articulates a system of thought that emphasiz...

"Ethics and Modern Thought: A Theory of Their Relations" by Rudolf Eucken explores the intricate relationship between ethical principles and contemporary philosophical ideas. Eucken, a prominent philosopher, delves into how modern thought has shaped our understanding of ethics, emphasizing the need for a moral framework in an increasingly complex world. He argues that ethical considerations are essential for the development of a just society, and that philosophy must engage with ethical is...

With the consent of the author the title “Life’s Basis and Life’s Ideal” has been adopted for this translation of “Die Grundlinien einer neuen Lebensanschauung,” with the hope that thereby the purpose of the work will be more directly indicated than by a literal translation of the German title. It is hoped, further, that the title adopted will make an appeal to the general reading public. To make such an appeal is not the desire of every writer on philosophical subjects: but in the present...

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.- Reading time of the complete text: about 3 hours- Reading time of the summarized text: 5 minutesJohn Stuart Mill's book "Utilitarianism" is a classic exposition and defense of utilitarianism in ethics. The essay first appeared as a series of three books published in Fraser's Magazine in 1861. Mill's aim in the book is to expla...

Human All Too Human is a collection of aphorisms shedding light on human psychology. The nine sections of this book all attempt at re-organizing and challenging some of our most deep-rooted cultural ideas. The book signals a major change in style and content as compared to previous works by Nietzsche.

In "The Hidden Power, and Other Papers upon Mental Science," T. Troward delves into the intricate relationship between thought and reality, offering profound insights into the workings of the human mind. Utilizing a contemplative and philosophical literary style, Troward weaves together personal reflections and intellectual exploration within the framework of mental science. This collection of essays articulates the power of belief, visualization, and mental affirmation, drawing from both ...