The Control Of Ideals: A Contribution To The Study Of Ethics (1920)

by Hendrikus Boeve Van Wesep

Book Overview

The Control of Ideals: A Contribution to the Study of Ethics is a book written by Hendrikus Boeve Van Wesep and first published in 1920. This book is a philosophical exploration of the nature of ethics and morality, and the ways in which individuals and societies can control their ethical ideals.Van Wesep argues that ethical ideals are not static, but rather are constantly changing and evolving. He suggests that individuals and societies must be able to control their ideals in order to ensure that they remain relevant and effective. He also explores the role of reason and emotion in ethical decision-making, and the ways in which these two factors can be balanced to achieve ethical outcomes.Throughout the book, Van Wesep draws on a wide range of philosophical and ethical theories, including utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and virtue ethics. He also examines the practical implications of his ideas, discussing the ways in which ethical ideals can be applied in real-world situations.Overall, The Control of Ideals is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of ethics and the ways in which individuals and societies can strive to achieve ethical ideals. It remains a valuable contribution to the field of ethics and philosophy, and is still widely read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165085887
• ISBN13: 9781165085880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"