Practical Ethics: A Sketch of the Moral Structure of Society / Edition 1

by Mary Sturt, Margaret Hobling

Overview

Originally published in 1949, this book covers both psychological and sociological aspects of moral life in Western society in the first half of the 20^th Century and the historical influences on its thinking and way of behaviour. It discusses education, art, social structure, law and religion and ethical failure.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367502911
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/31/2020
Series:	Routledge Library Editions: Ethics
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mary Sturt

Table of Contents

Part 1: The Psychological Basis of Ethics 1. Benevolence and Egoism 2. Group and Sex 3. Socialization 4. Frustration Part 2: The Organization of Society in Relation to Morals 1. Social Pattern 2. Social Inequality 3. Myths 4. The Close Society 5. The Intelligentsia 6. Extension of the Moral Field 7. Ethical Failure 8. Leadership 9. Law and Religion Part 3: The Education of Children in Virtue 1. Indirect Training 2. Direct Training 3. Teaching the Myth 4. Art and Morality 5. Religious Education of Children