The elements of moral philosophy. In three books. I. Of man, and his connexions. Of Duty or Moral Obligation. - Various Hypotheses. - Final Causes of our Moral Faculties of Perception and Affection. 2. The principal Distinction of Duty or Virtue. Man's Duties to Himself. - To Society. - To God. 3. Of practical ethics, or the Culture of the Mind. Motives to Virtue from Personal Happiness. - From the Being and Providence of God. - From the Immortality of the Soul. The Result, or Conclusion. By the late Rev. Mr. David Fordyce, Professor of Moral Philosophy, and Author of the Art of Preaching, inscribed to his Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury.

People / Organizations

• David Fordyce (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for R. and J. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, MDCCLVIII. [1758]

Publication year

1758-1758

ESTC No.

T87582

Grub Street ID

307620

Description

312p. ; 12⁰