Happiness and Benevolence
Happiness and Benevolence by Robert Spaemann, published by A&C Black on March 16, 2005, is a new edition that spans 256 pages in English. This work invites readers to explore the fundamental principles of ethics through the lens of Christian philosophy. Spaemann employs a clear and accessible writing style, drawing on insights from both ancient and modern thinkers, including Aristotle, Plato, Aquinas, Kant, and Hegel, to examine the connection between ethics and ontology.
In this book, readers will find a thoughtful exploration of what constitutes a ‘life well lived’ and the concepts of good and evil. Spaemann’s approach is designed for a diverse audience, including theologians and philosophers, as well as anyone interested in the pursuit of happiness. The text delves into the philosophical underpinnings of ethical thought, making it relevant for those engaged in discussions about morality and the essence of human existence.
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Christian philosopher Robert Spaemann takes the reader on a quest for the fundamental principles of ethics. Writing in a clear style accessible to non-specialists, drawing both on ancient and modern philosophy, from Aristotle, Plato and Aquinas to Kant and Hegel, he discovers the intimate relationship between ethics and ontology – the science of being. This book is written for theologians as well as philosophers – indeed for anyone who is concerned with the meaning of a ‘life well lived’, with good and evil and the search for happiness.
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